Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team. As an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer at PHP, you will be responsible to provide electrical engineering support on major maintenance and capital projects as well as long-range electrical maintenance planning and management. You would coordinate project implementation with operations and maintenance while interfacing with consulting engineers, vendors and contractors, electrical and instrumentation process support. You will also be responsible for technical support for the electrical and instrument maintenance departments in dealing with ongoing issues, replacing/upgrading equipment. There will be periods of filling in for the E&I supervisor. Working closely with various groups, you will be an out-of-the-box thinker, constantly looking for continuous improvement opportunities while adhering to and promoting safe work practices.

Requirements:

The ideal candidates will have an Electrical Engineering degree (PEng preferred, consideration given to EIT candidates), with three or more years of progressive experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or related industrial environment. Experience with industrial electrical distribution and process control systems while leading and performing in a highly technical and production-oriented workplace.

Please contact us if you meet the qualifications above and have:

• Proficiency with project estimating, scheduling, and project controls
• Ambition, motivation, and determination - driven to exceed targets and expectations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage through teamwork and influence
• Commitment to a safe work culture
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines and frequent changes in priorities
• High energy
• Solid decision-making skills
• Leadership talent
• Previous maintenance experience considered an asset

Compensation: Port Hawkesbury Paper offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package, and a challenging and rewarding work environment.

Our HR team is actively recruiting for this role. To be considered, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before June 16, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Selected applicants will proceed through an assessment and interview process.

Port Hawkesbury Paper is a forward-looking natural resources company committed to operating at the highest safety standard while caring for the environment and empowering our people to deliver top-quality products & customer service. We see integrity as the core of every relationship and a key principle as we strive for excellence in all we do in an ever-changing world. As a relatively small non-hierarchical organization we deliver big results with no red tape. We are a leader in Thermal Mechanical Pulp and Supercalendered paper production in North America. Port Hawkesbury Paper's approach to business and environmental sustainability creates an economic cornerstone for eastern Nova Scotia.

At Port Hawkesbury Paper, diversity means understanding, recognizing, and valuing the differences that make each person unique. We see inclusion as an essential part of our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive advantage. We strive for a fair and equitable recruitment process, where hiring decisions are based on the qualifications and experience of each applicant.

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