Assistant Operating Engineer

Greater Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo Metropolitan Area

Job ID 10487

Company Description

Our client, seeking an Assistant Operating Engineer in the Kitchener area, is a storied Canadian company and a widely successful supply chain partner to a variety of industries across North America. Joining this industry leader offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic team committed to innovation and sustainability. For those aspiring to a career that offers both professional growth and the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future, this industry leader is an exceptional choice.

This employer values steady growth, hands-on learning, and people who want to build a long-term career in operations.

If you are ready to gain meaningful plant experience and take the next step in your engineering journey, we would be pleased to speak with you.

Compensation

$34.60/hour

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone who holds a 4th Class ticket , or is close to obtaining one, and wants more than textbook knowledge.

You will be in the plant. You will see how a steam facility operates in real time. You will support acid production systems. You will be part of a team that manages energy generation and chemical processing in a controlled, safety-first environment.

If you want practical experience that strengthens your path toward higher class certification, this position offers exactly that.

• Initial training schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• After training, you’ll be on a rotating shift schedule
• Two weeks of 12-hour day shifts
• Two weeks of 12-hour night shifts
• Two weeks of 10-hour day shifts, Monday to Thursday
• Rotation repeats following the six-week cycle

Position Description

• Supporting the Shift Engineer in operating certified steam and production systems
• Monitoring processes and responding to plant conditions
• Coordinating bulk product loading operations
• Conducting lab testing to ensure environmental compliance
• Keeping the facility organized and operating to high housekeeping standards
• Working closely with maintenance teams and plant personnel

This is a rotating continental shift position, so flexibility is essential.

Experience

• Industrial, manufacturing, or plant experience
• Familiarity with chemical processing or utilities is helpful
• Comfort working in a regulated, safety-driven environment
• Team-oriented mindset

Qualifications

• TSSA 4th Class Operating Engineer certification or active progression toward it
• Power Engineering education is an asset
• First Aid and CPR certification considered beneficial
• Clear communicator who takes safety seriously
• Must be a qualified Power Engineer in good standing

Additional Information

Date Posted: June 15, 2026

Job Type: On-Site, Permanent, Full-Time

Industries: Chemicals – Fine (Non-Petro)

Job Categories: Engineering/Technical – General

Manages Others: No

Required Travel: No

Relocation Assistance: No

Keywords: #LI-JB1

Learn More About the Recruiter

John Barron, B.A.

With deep roots in both the United Kingdom and Canada, John brings a rare and powerful dual-market perspective that helps industry-leading companies find the best, right-fit talent for their very important hiring needs. Serving as a cornerstone of our UK recruitment practice, he has clients both across the pond and here in North America. While his experience spans several industries and sectors, he earnestly finds manufacturing to be a most exciting, promising and diverse sector and one in which he has found particular success, forging a strong reputation for recruiting excellence.

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Existing Vacancy

This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.

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About Stoakley-Stewart Consultants

Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd. is an Executive Search/Recruiting firm with an impressive domestic presence and strong international reach. We opened our doors in 1977 and have grown to be one of the most successful employment agencies in Canada. We house a team of top-notch consultants, each acting as a subject matter expert in their chosen field. As a result we provide professional recruiting services to clients and candidates in a variety of industries, functions and geographies. This expansive breadth of experience allows us, as a firm, to successfully satisfy all of your hiring/employment needs.  In accordance with Canadian laws, it is the policy of Stoakley-Stewart Consultants to consider all qualified individuals for available positions without regard to race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, country of origin, age, disability etc.
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