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 

This position is responsible for managing Electrical and Instrumentation capital projects identified in the annual capital plan and developing projects identified in the long-term capital plan (LTP). The E&I Project Manager is key in leading project teams in developing and implementing various projects for each capital budget year.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead Capital Projects: Drive end-to-end project implementation, from scoping and design coordination focused on safety and value to successful construction, commissioning and stakeholder turnover. While your primary focus will be overseeing Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) projects, you may also be tasked with broader project management duties as required by the site and aligned with your professional expertise.
• Manage Financials and Risk: Expertly define, track, and report on project schedules, budgets, and cash flow, while actively identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Lead Interface Management: Proactively identify key success factors to ensure these are reflected in scope and commercial documentation to ensure clarity and alignment with project outcomes and the ability to manage key performance outcomes of the final project. 
• Stakeholder and Documentation Oversight: Develop and manage critical project documentation (including Board approvals) and build effective relationships across operations, maintenance, and engineering disciplines.
• Contribute to Strategic Planning: Support the development of the annual capital plan and audit project results to quantify benefits.
• Compliance Oversight: Identify requirements to ensure that all aspects of a project comply with relevant regulatory, discipline or corporate standards. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ Years of Related Experience in industrial E&I project management.
• Required Credentials: Electrical Engineering Degree, Technologist Diploma, or Electrical/Instrumentation Journeyperson certification.
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to drive projects independently and effectively communicate to collaborate with diverse, interdisciplinary teams.
• PMP Certification, or equivalent, is considered an asset.

Featured Benefits of Working with Us

• We offer our full‐time team members a comprehensive benefit plan, as well as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with company matched RRSP and Flexible Pension Plan options. We also offer an employee assistance program, life insurance, 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 every week.
• Compensation is based on experience, qualifications and competency. You will also 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:career.mpr@mercerint.com
by May 19, 2026, quoting competition number CN 2608. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer