Project Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, Central Region and working closely with the National Director of Engineering, you will manage major projects across plants in Ontario and provide support throughout other Canadian sites.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead projects and develop plans; define and establish schedules, detailed budgets, and installation and commissioning plans to achieve project objectives; assess and manage risks and allocate available resources across the various phases of each project;
• Execute, manage, and coordinate project activities to ensure objectives are achieved within established timelines and approved budgets;
• Manage relationships with stakeholders involved in each project, including plant operations/maintenance teams, R&D teams, procurement and accounts payable teams, external contractors and suppliers, consultants/engineering firms, regulatory bodies, and municipalities;
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and the ability to define, develop, and lead multidisciplinary projects with strong business acumen. The successful candidate will actively work with a national team leading large-scale multidisciplinary projects focused on construction management, equipment installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and project close-out;
• Prepare project reports for management and other stakeholders, and remain adaptable to change by adjusting project scope, schedule, and/or budget as required;
• Oversee the technical content of procedures and control programming for training purposes when needed;
• Resolve technical issues and challenges identified during the design, engineering, installation, and commissioning phases—whether for a single piece of equipment, a complete production line, or an entire manufacturing facility;
• Perform all other related duties in accordance with Sika Canada Inc.’s health and safety procedures;
• Demonstrated track record of delivering projects on time and within budget;
• Excellent skills in design, planning, organization, and communication;
• Proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving with proven critical thinking and sound judgment;
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivering projects from start to finish with minimal supervision or support;
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance codes (OHSA, building code, electrical code, and environmental regulations), with experience working with regulatory bodies and municipalities.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, or Chemical), combined with project management experience (projects up to $2M);
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SmartSheets or an equivalent project management tool;
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading/managing small-, medium-, and large-scale projects; 
• Bilingual (French and English) would be an asset

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Regular working hours from Monday to Friday
• Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully covered by the company for the “Core” package
• Career development and training opportunities
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness program
• Retirement programs
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Employee discounts on Sika products
• Tuition reimbursement for employees
• Employee referral program
• Uniforms and safety equipment provided

We will provide you with everything you need to excel in your role. You will benefit from a rare combination of autonomy and camaraderie while being part of a professional team. We will entrust you with responsibilities and offer an environment conducive to professional development and career growth. From there, we will trust you to do whatever it takes to achieve exceptional results. If you go above and beyond, we will reward you with unmatched support, a team of business developers, and technical support experts.

Sika is committed to creating a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, nationality, ethnic origin, or any other protected characteristic.

We offer competitive salaries based on local market data as well as the workload and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on job-related skills, as well as training and/or education. We are committed to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Canada discloses that it uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with the initial screening of applications, in compliance with federal and provincial Canadian regulations. However, we emphasize that AI does not make final decisions nor eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.

Sika is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics. We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Canada discloses that we use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. However, we want to emphasize that AI does not make final decisions or eliminate candidates from consideration. Our dedicated hiring managers and recruiters carefully review all applications to ensure a fair and comprehensive evaluation process. This approach combines the efficiency of AI with the expertise and judgment of our experienced hiring team, allowing us to identify the best candidates while maintaining a human-centered hiring process.