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 at 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.
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- Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
- Process Engineer
- Woodlands Operation Planner/Supervisor
- Instrumentation Technician/Technologist
- Electrical Technologist
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright)
Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking a Millwright or Millwright Apprentice to join our Maintenance team. This position reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of production equipment and plant systems.
Responsibilities:
- Equipment installation (pumps, motors, gearboxes, paper machine rolls etc.)
- Changing hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, hoses, pumps etc.
- Replacing and tracking conveyor belts
- Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems
- Using CMMS to find/order parts, provide detailed feedback on work orders
- Willing to work overtime, after-hours call-ins and shift work as needed
Skills/Competency Requirements:
- Ability to work safely as part of a team
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work setting
- Attention to detail and takes pride in quality workmanship
- Knowledge of the alignment of machinery and the use of laser alignment equipment
- Strong problem-solving and communication abilities
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Proficient computer skills. Experience using a CMMS is considered an asset
Experience/Education Requirements:
- Millwright Certificate of Trade – Red Seal or Apprenticeship
- Experience in maintenance is preferred
- Recent Millwright experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
- Welding and machining experience is considered an asset
- Proficiency in hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting is also considered an asset
Compensation:
Pay rate per Collective Agreement. Port Hawkesbury Paper offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, and a challenging, rewarding work environment.
To be considered, please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to HR@porthawkesburypaper.com on or before September 25, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Process Engineer
Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking an individual for the position of Process Engineer. Reporting to the Technical Manager, this position will focus on integrated quality and process optimization across site. The ideal candidate will have a Chemical Engineering degree (P.Eng preferred, consideration given to EIT candidates), with three or more years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or related industrial environment.
Responsibilities:
- Daily process monitoring and optimization of key performance indicators
- Integration with operations to support day-to-day troubleshooting
- Collaboration and integration with personnel site-wide and at all levels to fully understand problems, their impact across site, and the feasibility of potential solutions
- Planning and execution of trials as needed to better understand and optimize the process
- Proactive equipment and process monitoring, including the use of simulation and data visualization tools
- Detailed troubleshooting to identify root causes and actionable improvements
- Leading small improvement projects that drive cost-effective operation
- Preparation and facilitation of process safety assessments, such as risk reviews
- Assisting with P&ID updates, management of change, and operating procedures
- Identification and communication of any emerging safety or production risks
Skill/Competency Requirements:
- Ability to work safely in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- The ability to manage change effectively with strong multi-tasking ability
- A working knowledge of MS Office software
- Previous experience with PI Processbook, PI System Explorer, Power BI and other statistical data analysis tools considered an asset
Qualified applicants should email their resume and cover letter to HR@porthawkesburypaper.com. 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.
Woodlands Operations Planner/Supervisor
Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking an individual for the position of Woodlands Operations Planner/Supervisor. Living and working in our Western Cape Breton Island district, you would report to the Woodlands Superintendent of the district and be responsible for the oversight of harvesting, road construction and silviculture performed by our Woodlands contractors - helping to meet the district’s supply chain goals.
The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in Forestry and three or more years of experience working in a team environment while having autonomy to make your own decisions.
Responsibilities:
While working within the Provincial Regulations, you would be practicing your skills in:
- Development of a sustainable 5-year operating plan.
- Work closely with the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables
- Timber cruising and GPS work
- Scheduling of forest activities (harvesting, roads, and silviculture) within the team
- Harvest block development
- Contractor supervision
- Environmental protection
- Road planning
- Harvesting
- Silviculture
Complimenting your field skills, you will utilize and expand your office experience by using programs such as LRM, LIMS, Microsoft Office, GIS, ArcMap and Survey 123. Your ideas, knowledge and leadership will help contribute to the team’s daily decision-making processes and the company’s continuous improvement.
Skill/Competency Requirements:
- Ability to work safely in a team environment and promote a safe work culture
- Capability to effectively manage contractors – integrity, leadership and coaching skills are essential
- Extensive organizational and time management skills
- Aptitudes in field navigation and mapping
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and attention to detail
- Effective planning, multi-tasking and problem-solving competencies
- Demonstrate excellent computer skills
- Solid decision-making ability
- Ambitious, motivated and determined - driven to exceed targets and expectations
Compensation: Port Hawkesbury Paper offers competitive compensation (bi-weekly salary range from $2500 to $3100) and a comprehensive benefits package as well as a challenging, rewarding work environment.
To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to HR@porthawkesburypaper.com. 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.
Instrumentation Technician/Technologist
Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our Maintenance team. This position reports to the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor and is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of production equipment and plant systems.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshooting & making changes in DCS & PLC systems
- Changing out & overhauling control valves
- Installation/change-out of positioners and actuators on valves
- Changing & calibrating transmitters, hydraulic valves and setting up hydraulic pumps
- Willing to work shiftwork, overtime and after-hours call-ins as needed
Experience/Education Requirements:
- Electrical Engineering Technology (Instrumentation and Controls) background and/or Red Seal Instrumentation
- Strong skills in Hydraulics
- A minimum of 5 years of recent experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is recommended
- Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance in an industrial setting
- Ability to read and understand P&IDs, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical schematics
Skills/Competency Requirements:
- Ability to work safely as part of a team
- Capable of performing in a highly technical and flexible work environment
- Knowledgeable and experienced with troubleshooting complex hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Experience using DCS/PLC systems
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Highly motivated, confident in decision-making ability and self-driven
- Strong communication skills
Compensation: Pay rate per Collective Agreement. Port Hawkesbury Paper offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, and a challenging, 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 HR@porthawkesburypaper.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Selected candidates will proceed through an assessment and interview process.
Electrical Technologist
Port Hawkesbury Paper is currently seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our Maintenance team. This position reports to the Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor and is responsible for the preventative maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of production equipment and plant systems.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshooting & replacing electrical equipment such as motors, transformers and VFDs
- Troubleshooting & replacing components in PLC & DCS systems
- Troubleshooting & installing field devices such as limit switches, transmitters
- Repairing & replacing lighting throughout the plant
- Testing for electrical isolation for operations and maintenance lockouts
- Prioritizing and responding to calls from different operating departments
- Willing to work shiftwork, overtime and after-hours call-ins as needed
Experience/Education Requirements:
- Electrical Engineering Technology (Instrumentation and Controls) background
- Red Seal Electrical is considered an asset
- A minimum of 8 years of recent experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is recommended
- Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance in an industrial setting
- Experience with understanding existing programs and making changes in DCS & PLC
- Ability to read and understand P&IDs, pneumatics, hydraulics and electrical schematics
- Experience troubleshooting & installing 600VAC motor circuits and VFDs
Skills/Competency Requirements:
- Ability to work safely as part of a team
- Capable of performing in a highly technical and flexible work environment
- Knowledgeable and experienced with troubleshooting complex controls using DCS/PLC systems
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities for dealing with both electrical and mechanical equipment
- Highly motivated, confident in decision-making ability and self-driven
- Strong communication skills
Compensation: Pay rate per Collective Agreement. Port Hawkesbury Paper offers competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package, and a challenging, 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 HR@porthawkesburypaper.com. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Selected candidates will proceed through an assessment and interview process.
Trucking & Harvesting Contractors
Port Hawkesbury Paper is hiring trucking and harvesting contractors to work in our forest management area of Cape Breton and eastern mainland Nova Scotia. To enquire more about job opportunities with PHP, please email us at phpwoodlands@porthawkesburypaper.com.
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