Assistant Process Engineer Jobs in Nova Scotia (NOW HIRING)

We are seeking an Engineer-in-Training or Junior Industrial Process Engineer to join our growing Industrial team in either Halifax, NS or Fredericton, NB. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who is interested in developing practical process engineering experience within industrial facilities, including pulp and paper, forestry, tissue manufacturing, and related process sectors.

As an Engineer-in-Training or Junior Industrial Process Engineer, you will work under the guidance of experienced engineers and project managers to support process engineering assignments through each stage of project delivery, from data collection and preliminary design through detailed engineering, construction support, and commissioning.

Your key responsibilities:

• Support process engineering assignments for pulp and paper, forestry, tissue manufacturing, and other industrial process facilities.
• Assist with the preparation of process engineering deliverables including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, process calculations, and technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and automation specialists to support coordinated project delivery.
• Support feasibility studies, process optimization initiatives, facility expansions, modernization projects, and operational improvement assignments.
• Participate in process assessments, field reviews, data collection, equipment evaluations, and plant performance reviews.
• Assist with technical documentation, proposal inputs, cost estimates, and project coordination activities as required.
• Provide support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities under the direction of senior technical staff.
• Build your technical skills through hands-on project experience, mentoring, and exposure to a broad range of industrial process engineering work.

Your capabilities and credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in one of Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Registered as an Engineer-in-Training, or eligible for registration with APEGNB or
• 2-4 years of experience in industrial process specifically in Pulp and Paper processes.
• Foundational understanding of process design concepts, including process flow diagrams (PFDs), P&IDs, mass and energy balances, process calculations, and equipment selection.
• Interest in supporting feasibility studies, plant assessments, process optimization initiatives, and capital improvement projects.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers while developing technical knowledge and consulting skills.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive compensation package effective on your first day of employment:
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits
  • CAAT Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer contributions
  • Generous vacation allowance commensurate with experience
• Maternity or Parental leave top-up
• Health spending account
• Wellness incentive
• Membership dues reimbursement
• Education and lifelong learning subsidization
• Community volunteering incentive
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Public transit subsidy

In addition to the above benefits, we offer:

• Diverse teamwith a wide range of experience and expertise.
• Exposureto a variety of projects.
• Supportto develop skills and pursue projects related to your own interests.
• Collaborationbetween multiple disciplines and levels of expertise.
• Mentoring opportunitiesto foster your personal and professional development.
• Accessibleand central offices in Atlantic Canada and Ottawa.
• Access to trainingopportunities in areas ranging from technical development to leadership skills.

• Competitive salary: compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and alignment with the role's requirements.

To meet pay transparency requirements, compensation ranges are included for roles in locations where required by law. The salary range listed for this position represents the expected hiring range; actual starting compensation will vary based on factors such as professional experience, technical expertise, credentials, and alignment with the role's requirements, as well as internal compensation structures and market data. Beyond base salary, CBCL provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes health and dental benefits and a pension program from your first day of employment, along with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

About Us

At CBCL our purpose is to create a positive and lasting impact on people and planet. As an employee-owned firm, at CBCL, our people are everything. We are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity for a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we build long-term relationships with our clients while providing them with innovative solutions.

We have earned recognition as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and one of Canada's Best Managed Companies.Our multitalented group of professionals offer consulting in the Infrastructure, Water and Wastewater, Buildings, Industrial, and Earth and Environment sectors. We value our people, our communities, and our history and look forward to continuing our steady growth.

Along with our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint corporately, CBCL develops and implements sustainable engineering solutions that respect the current social and environmental impacts, as well as future implications of our designs.

CBCL operates from its offices in Halifax and Sydney, NS; Charlottetown, PE; Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton, NB; St. John's, NL, and Ottawa, ON.

CBCL Limited strives to provide a diverse workplace that is inclusive, accessible and celebrates individuals and what makes us unique. We are proud to be an employer partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, or while working with us, please email hr@cbcl.ca. We will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and timely manner.

Our goal is to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. We value diverse perspectives and are dedicated to removing barriers that may prevent individuals from thriving in their roles.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those applicants who are selected to interview will be contacted.