Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade: Grade 05
Requisition ID: 43831
Project Engineer.
Coaldale, AB
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
We are looking for an accountable and experienced Project Engineer to join our team in Coaldale, Alberta. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for all engineering and technical disciplines within your projects. You will schedule, plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. The main purpose of a project engineer is to complete engineering and construction projects by planning, organizing and controlling all elements of the project. You will supervise all development and implementation of a project and oversee facility upgrades. This is a salary position, working Monday-Friday, 8.5 hours a day with two paid breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch. Additional hours may be required based on project demands.
What you'll be doing.
- On-site Requirement - Must perform duties onsite. Some travel may be required.
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned engineering projects
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
- Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
- Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel's performance) and report regularly on project status
- Cooperate and communicate effectively with project manager and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
- Review engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.
- Review project plans and proposals, then work with management to develop project objectives. Identify project responsibilities by determining the phases and elements of the project. Calculate time frames and sequences the stages of the project.
- Prepare and distribute a description and timeline of the project.
- Study product design, customer requirements performance standards, then determines project specifications. Present cost estimates and performance standards. Conduct tests assuring safe and satisfactory product performance.
- Review contractor bids; interview and assign personnel to specific phases and elements of the project.
- Through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, oversees and coordinates the technical aspects of the project.
- Prepare status reports and regularly monitors budgets, contractors and schedules. Allocate project resources appropriately; approve expenditures; employee contractor contracts. Keep an accurate record and electronic data base of all elements of the projects.
- Present procedures, rules and regulations to those involved in the project; maintains a safe, clean and productive environment through enforcing procedures. Maintains project integrity and reputation through compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Ensures plant emergency action and crisis management plan is up to date and that the management team is prepared to respond to emergencies. Annually develops and conducts periodic crisis drill simulations.
- Assemble and manage a Project Team during annual plant shutdowns.
- Be willing to work long hours during the annual plant shutdown, dependant on project needs.
- Manage a 5-year capital plan and subsequent annual capital budget.
- Initiate and facilitate management of change processes.
This position is based in a regulated manufacturing environment and requires strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Employees must consistently follow all GMP, safety, and hygiene requirements, including restrictions on jewelry, personal items, and attire while on the production floor. Compliance with these standards is an essential duty of the role to ensure product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
What you'll need to be successful.
- Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) or Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Registration with APEGA as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) is preferred; candidates actively pursuing P.Eng. licensure are encouraged to apply.
- Prior experience in a processing facility is required.
- Proven working experience in capital projects and/or maintenance reliability.
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills, along with excellent verbal and written English communication skills are essential.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Projects, AUTOCAD, and SAP considered an asset.
About the team.
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Project Engineer will plan, forecast, resource and manage all the technical activities aiming at assuring project accuracy and quality from conception to completion. This individual will work across functions and needs to be able to work with a team and independently.
About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Compensation Package : $81,600.00 - $108,900.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know , and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: Engineering & Technical
Location(s): CA - Canada : Alberta : Coaldale
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline
- Registration with APEGA as P.Eng. or Engineer in Training (EIT)
- Prior experience in a processing facility
- Proven experience in capital projects and/or maintenance reliability
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills; excellent verbal and written English communication
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Projects, AutoCAD, and SAP
- Strict adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, and hygiene requirements
- Ability to perform duties onsite (Coaldale) and willingness to work extended hours during plant shutdowns
McCain Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. materials and external profiles cite medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health resources alongside an Employee Assistance Program, with some sites also noting wellness options and onsite resources. Core coverage is repeatedly positioned as a solid element of the package across U.S. locations.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is offered and is indicated as a consistently strong component of the U.S. package. References to favorable assessments of the 401(k) align with it being one of the better‑rated benefits in the U.S.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, sick time, and paid holidays are commonly included, with parental leave also highlighted in company materials and third‑party summaries. Some locations additionally mention bereavement leave and occasional paid volunteer time.
McCain Foods Insights
What We Do
The power it has to uplift and bring people, Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $10 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers. We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.
Why Work With Us
We are working to bring digital tools and data into our processes to drive efficiency, automation and data-driven insights. From connecting our business, enabling our supply chain, supporting our customers, to reinventing agriculture. So if you are a tech expert looking to join a company transforming technology, think of McCain.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
In both our manufacturing plants and corporate offices, we believe connection brings out the best in our people. While in-office expectations will vary by role, flexibility is key. In our corporate offices, the hybrid standard is 3-days in office.


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