Chief Engineer (North Dundas)

We are seeking an experienced and driven Chief Engineer to lead the Power Plant and Building Services operations at our food manufacturing facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant plant operations while driving continuous improvement across utilities, refrigeration, and facility infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance activities to ensure optimum facility performance.
• Manage daily operations of the Power Plant, refrigeration systems, facility-wide piping, and fire protection systems.
• Monitor and manage plant utilities (electricity, gas, water) against established KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure all activities comply with statutory, regulatory, and internal business standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of engineers and plant operations staff.
• Manage hiring, performance reviews, training needs, and ongoing coaching.
• Foster a culture of excellence in safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement.

Environmental & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee the Environmental Control program, ensuring adherence to all internal policies and external regulations.
• Manage Wastewater Treatment Plant operations where applicable.
• Ensure all legislative requirements are met and results reported to relevant internal and external stakeholders.

Project & Asset Management

• Lead and collaborate on improvement projects — from scoping and documentation through execution and monitoring.
• Identify opportunities to enhance safety, reliability, cost efficiency, and operational performance.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance items and manage procurement of parts and supplies.
• Manage the Quality Program for piping and pressure vessel repair and alteration; perform audits, document repairs, and report to TSSA.

Key Qualifications

• Certified First or Second Class Stationary Engineer (Province of Ontario or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a dairy, food processing, or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience in Power Plant and/or Wastewater Treatment Plant operations.
• Experience supervising Second Class Stationary Engineers and Power Plant operations teams.
• Knowledge of Class III Extended Dairy Industry Wastewater Treatment.
• Familiarity with Environmental Control systems and associated legislative requirements.
• Experience with Ammonia Refrigeration systems and related legislative compliance.
• Proficiency with computer systems, databases, and management software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive results in a fast-paced workplace.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary starting at $118,000+.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• 4 weeks of vacation.
• Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.
• Pension program with 100% employer match up to 6%.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year.
• Paid volunteer day to give back to your community.
• Learning, development, and internal career advancement opportunities.
• Potential for international mobility within a global organization.
• The salary range for this role is $120 K-$140 K.