Project Officer

BEHIND EACH OF OUR DOORS, THERE IS INNOVATION, COMPETENCE AND A PLACE FOR YOU!

Do you want to contribute to the influence of a fast-growing family business made up of nine production sites in North America?

DE LA FONTAINE, designated in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the prestigious distinction of Best Managed Companies in Canada, is looking for a Project Officer to join its dynamic team. Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for managing various projects within our Canadian and U.S. facilities.

Job Description

More specifically, he or she will be responsible for:

Actively participating in the management and execution of projects in Canada and the United States; *
Introducing and deploying new machinery and automation technologies to optimize processes;
Contributing to the launch and implementation of new production sites;
Analyzing and improving operational production processes, identifying efficiency opportunities and implementing concrete solutions;
Providing technical and strategic support to our Lambton Doors subsidiary;
Being willing to travel to the United States to supervise and support ongoing projects.

* This is a permanent, full-time position at our Sherbrooke facility.

At DE LA FONTAINE, family is important. We take care of our employees.

We offer you:

Competitive salary: We are entirely dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations. The same goes for the salaries of our employees.
Job stability: We know that life has its share of uncertainties, but rest assured that your job stability will never be one of them.
An insurance program: We take care of you, so you can focus on what matters to you.
A collective RRSP: You contribute to the influence of our company on a daily basis, so let us contribute to your retirement.
Annual vacation: We close our factory for 2 weeks during the holiday season (including 4 movable holidays) in addition to the 6 statutory holidays and summer vacations, to give you some well-deserved time off.

We offer you even more:

Continuing training in business;
Wellness program with corporate, social and sporting activities;
Years of service recognition program.

You are the person we are looking for if you have the following skills & qualities:

College diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or equivalent experience;
3 to 5 years of experience in project management or a related field;
Being structured, rigorous, autonomous, and results-oriented;
Having an analytical mind and the ability to solve complex problems;
Having change management skills (validation, communication, monitoring, etc.);
Proficiency in MS Office, with particular expertise in Excel;
Knowledge of new technologies;
Interest in IT (an asset);
Ability to travel to the United States (approximately once a month);
Fluency in French/English (oral and written).*

* This position requires communicating with our predominantly English-speaking partners.

We want to know you! Join the great DE LA FONTAINE team!

Thanks to its values, its business model which is based on its strategy of growth through acquisitions, its close relationship (both with its market, its customers and its employees), the continuous improvement of its management system, as well as its financial health, the company is able to continue to invest and seize growth opportunities.

Job description

Reporting to the Head of the Projects Department, the Project Officer will be responsible for various improvement projects at our Sherbrooke facility and towards new North American markets.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Work in collaboration with the various departments to target improvement needs;
Analyze the feasibility and benefit of the planned projects, suggest solutions and evaluate the various possibilities, prioritize and implement the chosen improvements, ensure the sustainability of the projects put in place;
Actively participate in the launch of new production sites (Mainly in the United States, but also in Canada)
Look for innovative solutions that take into account the strong growth of the company in a context of labor shortage.

SKILLS SOUGHT

Technical DEC or bachelor’s degree in mechanical / civil / industrial engineering or equivalent;
5 to 10 years of industry experience;
Knowledge of building mechanics;
Available for frequent travel in North America;
Knowledge of Autocad and Solidworks drawing software;
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel;
Knowledge of sheet metal is an asset;
Fluency in IT and business management modules (ERP) is an asset;
Bilingual English / French;

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

Analytical sense
Rigor and organization
Team-oriented
Adaptability
Self-taught and autonomous

WE WANT TO KNOW YOU!