Project Manager

As a Project Manager you will lead and oversee the development of projects and initiatives - defining scope, budgets, timelines and deliverables. Responsibilities include coordinating cross-functional teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and proactively identifying and mitigating risks to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by January 11th,  2026.

What We Offer:  

• Work Environment – Work and grow within Canada's largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café 
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan 
• Flexible Benefits Plan – in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs. 
• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program 

Your Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, appropriate strategies and deliverables ensuring they align with overall business goals
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders, specifically senior management, project sponsors, and technical subject matter expertise
• Develop and submit funding requests for each project phase; complete baseline documentation including the Project Execution Plan, estimate, schedule, and risk management plan
• Coordinate the completion of Engineering deliverables for each project phase
• Liaise with Supply Management through the development and execution of the project to ensure procurement and contract deliverables are complete in accordance with the project strategy and schedule
• Interface with Construction groups through the development and execution as well as completion and handover of the project
• Manage and control the project schedule, cost, and risks; liaise and coordinate with Project Controls to provide monthly updates on cost and schedule, both actuals and forecast; provide other project updates and reporting as required
• Liaise with Capital Portfolio Management to ensure schedule requirements and funding needs of various projects are incorporated into the short- and long-term capital budgeting processes
• Effectively communicate and manage project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts with stakeholder groups to ensure alignment of key stakeholders with the project strategy
• Develop and deliver project communication as required to meet project needs
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential problem areas, and devise contingency and mitigation plans

Your Skills:  

• Demonstrated competence in heavy industrial construction activities
• Strong appreciation for the importance of safety within all elements of a project's design and execution phases
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, etc.)
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and networking skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working under limited supervision
• Detail-oriented
• Experience successfully leading cross-functional teams would be considered an asset

Your Experience:  

• Post secondary degree in Engineering, or Technical Diploma, in addition to a minimum of 5-10 years of experience
• Minimum of 5-10 years' experience in Heavy Industrial Construction, Maintenance or Refinery Turnaround Experience including estimating, planning, scheduling, and Contractor management

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.​

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