Project Manager - Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I)
Who we are. Mercer Peace River Pulp is an integral part of the Canadian forest products industry, providing the northwest Alberta region with approximately 300 jobs while sustainably managing the forests. A career at Mercer Peace River offers an opportunity for growth, meaningful work, and a collaborative learning environment. Throughout your career, you will be supported by a team of skilled professionals and provided a self‐motivating environment to make your goals achievable.
What we believe. We believe that a culture of diversity and inclusion is critical in making the best decisions for our people and achieving sustainable business success. Together, we encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our team members. We strive to provide an inclusive culture by fostering an environment of mutual respect and fairness and providing opportunities to contribute and grow.
Our Acknowledgment. We recognize and honor the traditional lands and territories of the Indigenous peoples who have cared for these lands since the time immemorial. We are situated on Treaty 8 territory, which is also the historic regional homeland of the Metis, including the Peace River Territory, the Lesser Slave Lake Territory, and the Lower Athabasca Territory. We acknowledge and respect the rich histories, languages, and diverse cultures of the First Nations, Metis and all Indigenous peoples who have been stewards of this land. We express our gratitude for their enduring contributions, which continue to strengthen and enrich our communities today.
The role. We are seeking a full-time, permanent Project Manager within our Maintenance & Engineering Department. Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for leading project teams to deliver high-quality capital projects from inception, development, construction and commissioning through to final financial closure and asset capitalization. The successful candidate will lead high-functioning project teams with representation from all mill disciplines to determine detailed scopes of work and safely deliver the final installation that meets mill equipment standards within the MPR Mission Zero safety management system. This will require the extensive management of 3rd party project delivery support, including engineering and construction management personnel, equipment vendors and field construction teams. As such, the MPR Project Manager must be capable and adept at developing high-quality project documentation to generate meaningful and executable project delivery contracts.
Role and Responsibilities:
- Drive the full lifecycle of capital projects—from setting ambitious goals and developing scope, through detailed budgeting, scheduling, vendor selection, contract management, construction, and successful turnover to stakeholders.
- Maximize asset value for MPR by ensuring new designs align with rigorous site standards for safety, reliability, and maintenance best practices.
- Manage all critical project documentation (Terms of Reference, project plans) and proactively identify, register, and mitigate project risk.
- Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders and coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction) using robust communication strategies.
- Oversee project controls, manage cost and schedule status updates, and lead post-project audits to confirm realized project benefits.
- Support internal and external compliance and reporting, including financial auditing and grant funding.
- Additional duties as required.
Qualifications and Experience
- Post-secondary education in a relevant Mechanical discipline (Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technologist, or similar technical field), with a minimum 5 years of industrial experience; PMP designation is considered an asset. Experience in a Pulp Mill or similar industrial facility is also an asset.
- Extensive experience with formal project management methodology, project delivery processes, front-end engineering, and decision-making/evaluation tools.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industrial equipment (pressure piping, vessels, pumps, reducers, conveyors, and pulp mill mechanical equipment) and various construction/fabrication codes and standards.
- Exceptional relationship management and interdepartmental coordination skills, with a proven ability to build and maintain high levels of trust and confidence with key stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize assignments to lead productive meetings, manage agendas, and ensure rigorous action item follow-up.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving abilities, and proven capacity to manage time and prioritize tasks to meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with Google Suite, CMMS and MS Office/MS Project applications.
Featured Benefits of Working with Us
- We offer our full‐time team members a comprehensive benefit plan and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company-matched RRSP and Flexible Pension Plan options. We also offer an employee assistance program, life insurance, and short - and long‐term disability.
- We like to provide you with ample time to enjoy your life. This role works four 10‐hour days a week (i.e. Monday ‐ Thursday) from 7:00 a.m. ‐ 5:00 p.m. This means you will enjoy a 3‐day weekend.
- You will start with three weeks (120 hours) of annual vacation, prorated based on your start date.
Application Process: Submit your resume, including copies of your High School diploma and any other educational qualifications, to our HR Dep’t via email: by June 19, quoting competition number CN 2620.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
