Michael Jacques, P. Eng.
About Michael Jacques, P. Eng.
Michael Jacques, P. Eng., is a Project Manager at Canfor in Prince George, British Columbia, with over 15 years of engineering experience. He has a background in mechanical engineering and has held various engineering roles at multiple companies, demonstrating expertise in pressure piping and regulatory standards.
Work at Canfor
Michael Jacques has been employed at Canfor since 2016, initially serving as a Project Engineer for two years before transitioning to the role of Project Manager in 2018. He has accumulated a total of eight years of experience in Prince George, British Columbia. During his tenure, he has led significant capital projects, including one at Canfor Pulp that resulted in over 160,000 trades hours worked while maintaining an exemplary safety record. His contributions have established him as a recognized subject matter expert in pressure piping within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Michael Jacques earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Mechanical Engineering from Western University, completing his studies from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his engineering career. Jacques possesses deep technical knowledge of regulatory codes, industry standards, and RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices), which informs his work and decision-making in project management and engineering.
Background
Before joining Canfor, Michael Jacques gained diverse experience in the engineering field. He worked at Amec Foster Wheeler as a Project Engineer from 2011 to 2016 and held positions at Klohn Crippen Berger as a Design Engineer from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he served as an Engineer in Training at Sacré-Davey Engineering from 2005 to 2008. His early career also included a brief role as a Site Engineer at Teck Resources Limited in 2016 and a position as a Design Engineer at ADI Systems in 2011.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Michael Jacques has led projects that emphasize safety and efficiency. Notably, he led a major capital project at Canfor Pulp that achieved over 160,000 trades hours without any lost time incidents or COVID-19 outbreaks. His leadership and expertise in pressure piping have earned him recognition within Canfor, highlighting his commitment to maintaining high standards in engineering practices.