Project Management Specialist

Dryden, ON
On-site
Posted Jun 12, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The specialist will drive strategic projects to completion, including capital investments and business process improvements, to support the company's strategic road map. This involves leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with various internal departments and external vendors.

Job details

Project Management Specialist Dryden Fibre Canada is currently seeking an individual to join the Dryden Team. The city of Dryden is located on the North shoreline of the Wabigoon Chain of Lakes along the Trans-Canada Highway. It is located midway between Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Thunder Bay, Ontario, and is surrounded by wilderness, lakes, and landscapes. Your Role: Reporting to the Director – Innovation and Modernization Programs you will be responsible for driving projects to completion and ensuring progress on Dryden Fibre Canada’s strategic road map. Examples include capital investments, cost savings projects, business process improvements, and strategic planning. This role will heavily collaborate with the product development team, maintenance and engineering team, operational team, as well as support functions, such as procurement, IT, technical services, environment, and finance. More specifically, you will: * Develop and implement strategic initiatives and long-term future projects for the mill. * Use applied business judgment to translate leadership’s strategic vision into discrete and actionable projects. * Work with various external vendors, contractors and consultants to coordinate studies, explore project options and achieve results. * Lead cross-functional project teams of internal and external resources ensuring that the targeted impact and schedule are realized, from chartering through implementation to results. * Track performance, capture learning, and regularly communicate progress to senior leadership with recommendations aligned with strategic priorities. Your Profile: * You hold an Engineering degree, and P. Eng certification. PMP certification is an asset * A minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction and project management, preferably in an industrial environment. * Proven project management skills with the ability to take ownership and accountability to drive and deliver on commitments. * Proven analytical and problem-solving skills. * Sound interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team environment. * A safety-oriented mindset with the desire to enforce and follow mill safety and environmental policies and procedures. * Strong communication skills, including technical writing, budget preparation and presentations. * Excellent computer skills with computer-based maintenance software such as SAP, MS Office, and scheduling software. If you are interested in an opportunity to work with an organization that is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers a full range of employee benefits and a competitive wage package, consider joining our Team. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and certificate, in PDF format, in confidence. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Engineering degree, P. Eng certification, and have at least 10 years of experience in industrial construction and project management. Strong communication skills and proficiency in SAP and scheduling software are required.