Kelly Dufour
About Kelly Dufour
Kelly Dufour is an experienced process engineer specializing in fiber and energy, currently employed at Domtar since 2018. She has a background in biotechnology and has completed multiple internships at companies such as WestRock and Alcoa.
Current Role at Domtar
Kelly Dufour serves as an Ingénieure de procédés, Fibre et Énergie at Domtar. She has been with the company since 2018, contributing to projects focused on fiber and energy processes in Windsor. Her role involves applying her engineering expertise to optimize production processes and enhance energy efficiency within the organization.
Previous Experience at Alcoa
Kelly Dufour gained valuable experience at Alcoa, where she worked as a Stagiaire in the groupe technique électrodes. She completed two internships in 2015 and 2016, each lasting three to four months, at the Deschambault facility. These roles provided her with insights into technical processes and electrode technology.
Internships at WestRock Company
Dufour completed multiple internships at WestRock Company, where she held various positions. In 2013, she worked as a Stagiaire in the laboratory as a quality control technician for one month. She also spent three months in 2014 in the division Services Techniques Pâtes and another three months in 2015 in the division Pulperie, both located in La Tuque.
Educational Background in Biotechnology
Kelly Dufour studied at Cégep de Shawinigan, where she earned a Diplôme d'études collégiales in techniques de laboratoire with a specialization in biotechnologies from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education at Université de Sherbrooke, obtaining a degree in Génie Biotechnologique from 2013 to 2017. This educational foundation equipped her with the skills necessary for her engineering career.
Early Work Experience at Canadian Tire
Before pursuing her engineering career, Kelly Dufour worked at Canadian Tire as a Commis et caissière from 2008 to 2013. This five-year role in La Tuque provided her with early work experience in customer service and retail operations.