Supervisor, Projects

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We are currently seeking a Supervisor, Projects to join our Maintenance Team at Clara belle Mill in Sudbury, Ontario. This is a permanent position.

As a Supervisor, Projects you will oversee projects within your designated area of accountability. The portfolio covers initiatives from FEL 1 studies through to execution and project closure. You will also lead Planned Maintenance Period work and collaborate closely with Operating and Maintenance teams and external service providers.

• Lead and manage a portfolio of Capital, Operating, and PMP projects, including commissioning, operational readiness, scope development, and stakeholder coordination.
• Collaborate with project teams, external service providers, and unions to ensure safe, cost‑effective, and timely project execution while supervising external providers when necessary.
• Oversee safety protocols by participating in safety planning, auditing external provider safety plans, managing incident reports, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Develop, review, and approve scopes of work, coordinate external provider mobilization/demobilization, and monitor performance for safety, quality, schedule, and cost adherence.
• Integrate project schedules into site‑wide planning, track progress, conduct regular stakeholder meetings, and develop recovery plans as needed.
• Establish and audit performance metrics (safety, cost, schedule), facilitate progress meetings, prepare reports, and ensure completion of action items before project closeout.
• Assist in budget development, manage project budgets, validate contractor timesheets, evaluate contracts, and support contract scope development and asset capitalization processes.
• Coordinate operational readiness activities, including documentation, procedures, and handover to operations, ensuring all project documentation and closeout requirements are met.

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan.
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package.
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances).
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental).
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Virtual Healthcare online.
• Online training and career development opportunities.

• College Diploma in Engineering Technologist or qualified trade diploma required.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering preferred.
• Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset.

• Minimum 3‑5 years of related experience required.
• Previous experience in project management, shutdowns, or maintenance within the relevant industry is an asset.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Office Products.

• Ability to work in a high‑paced environment with competing demands and priorities.
• Strong leadership, coordination, excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and demonstrated…