Chemical Engineering COOP

Grande Prairie –Chemical Engineering COOP Opportunity

Date:               May 2025 (start and end dates to be agreed on)

Disciplines:      Chemical

Job Duration:  8 months

Wage Range:   minimum $5250 per month depending on previous experience

Role Description

International Paper is recruiting 1 engineering co-op students for our Grande Prairie Pulpmill Operations. These jobs will provide an excellent introduction to the manufacturing environment and Kraft Pulping process. The successful candidate will be coached by an experienced engineer and will work closely with the engineering team.

The student will have an opportunity to develop skills in technology and project management. Working closely with our team will provide an outstanding opportunity to gain a wide spectrum of industrial experience.  At the end of the work term, the student is expected to complete a professional turnover of his/her work to an engineer in the department.

The 8-month term is for the Fiberline (pulping) business unit.

Training & Orientation

International Paper’s co-op engineering program provides strong support, training and coaching including an onboarding and orientation phase (usually two weeks).  This enables the student to become familiar with our work systems, project systems, administrative procedures and resources.

Each student is also assigned a sponsor who provides peer level support, direction and coaching. Students work in our High Performance Work System, experiencing the support and assistance of people at all levels of the organization. Previous co-op engineers have rated this as one of the outstanding elements of the Grande Prairie operation and a significant reason why they were able to complete their projects effectively while learning extensively about the forest products business.

What we need from you?

• A minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required
• Strong desire to work in a heavy manufacturing setting.
• High regard for safety in the workplace and influencing others to work safely.
• Able to learn on the fly, adapt in a highly dynamic environment, and effectively cope with and manage change.
• Highly motivated, self-starter, results-driven individual who can also perform well in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including active listening.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills & experience (prior jobs, student associations, projects, etc.).
• Eager to develop and hone skills necessary for career success.
• Comfort with all levels of employees including operators, engineers, contractors, and various levels of management.
• A source of reliable transportation is required.
• Open to relocation now and in the future.

Grande Prairie: 

Grande Prairie is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada with recent data putting population near   70 000 with the infrastructure to support regional population base of 350 000.  Grande Prairie offers a variety of amenities one would only expect to see in much larger communities – including the multi-purpose recreation facility.  The pulpmill is located 10 minutes south of city limits.  This is an in-person position. Please note that candidates will need to arrange their own daily transportation to and from the mill as there is no public transit to the facility.

International Paper uses behavior based interviewing model using the STAR methodology, along with technical questions to evaluate candidates.