Process Control Engineer/ Specialist

As a Process Control Engineer/Specialist with control expertise, solid communication skills and a growth mindset. This role offers hands‑on exposure to diverse sensor technologies and advanced control software, with frequent opportunities to make a meaningful difference through improved performance and reliability.

You will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving process control across operations, with a focus on safety, reliability, and performance.

A Day in the Life of a Process Engineer/ Specialist includes:

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize process control strategies and systems
• Apply and formalize process control best practices across operations
• Troubleshoot and support DCS and PLC-based process control
• Lead control-related projects from concept through execution, ensuring timely delivery
• Manage and coordinate contractors and system integrators as required to achieve project goals
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve process performance
• Support commissioning, tuning, and testing of control schemes and advanced control strategies
• Ensure documentation, standards, and change management processes are followed
• Compile and present detailed reports to upper management on process control improvements and cost/benefit analysis to justify process control capital investment.

For this role, you'll come equipped with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Process Control, Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or related discipline)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in process control or automation engineering
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work effectively with various disciplines and departments
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver results
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive work to completion
• Hands-on experience with DCS and PLC systems
• Process control methodologies and function block knowledge
• Eligible for registration, or currently registered, as an EIT, P.L.Eng or P.Eng with Engineers and Geoscientists BC (EGBC)
• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, energy, mining, or process plant environments.

The salary range for this position is: $79,450.00-$113,500.00

Please Note: The range provided is for base salary only. In addition to base salary, Canfor proudly offers its employees a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package. It features programs such as performance-based incentive plans, recognition programs, benefits, paid leaves, pension plans with base and matching contributions, savings options and robust health & well-being initiatives. We also continually invest in the development of our talent to help them thrive professionally and personally. Above all, we are proud to offer our employees a value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and fosters an environment where talent and performance is recognized and rewarded.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, and criminal record checks, depending on the role and location. #li-ar1#cads