Job Description

Job ID : 679

Closing Date : 05/12/2021

Job Category : Technology

Location : Centre for Applied Research

Will relocation be considered for this position:  No

Who We Are:

NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned ultimately by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team. Through our commitment to Responsible Care®, we take pride in our focus on safety and responsibility.

The primary responsibility of this role is to provide project management to polyethylene product research and development projects.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Lead cross functional project teams (including sales, marketing, manufacturing, tech service, additives, process and product R&D, etc) that aim to develop, qualify and commercialize new Polyethylene products.
• Effectively manage multiple projects across a variety of markets and polyethylene applications, by developing clear scope, objectives, project plan, budget, timeline, strategy and business justification for each project.
• Contribute scientifically to key project challenges & issues, lead problem solving and idea generation as needed, and enable the implementation of solutions.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to decision boards/project sponsors when needed.

What We Are Looking For:

Completion of a Masters in Science or PhD in Engineering or Science with a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience. A strong technical aptitude and business acumen is required.

In addition, the successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of PE products and manufacturing capabilities is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated informal leadership skills, capable of working through others with a track record of delivering on commitments.
• Well organized, engaged and motivated to contribute to the organization, with the ability to respond quickly to changing business priorities.
• Committed to building strong and effective relationships within the leadership, manufacturing, technology and commercial functions.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills, presentation skills, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively and independently, with an unrelenting commitment to safety.

​​​​​​​​​​​You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• This position will be located at NOVA’s Centre for Applied Research in Calgary, Alberta.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

Check Us Out Online:

• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for company news.
• Follow us on Linkedin and Glassdoor for job updates.
• Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

How to Apply

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