Chief Engineer Country Canada Location Hamilton, On Date Posted 04-29-2026

Maple Leaf Foods

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Base: $94,000 - $141,000 cad annually; bonus/equit...
On-site
2nd class stationary engineer certificate
Ammonia refrigerated system management
Union grievance and arbitration experience
Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Chief Engineer for their Hamilton, Ontario facility, responsible for overseeing critical plant systems while ensuring safety, compliance, and energy efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, particularly with ammonia systems and preventative maintenance

Job Summary

  • The Chief Engineer provides sound leadership to ensure consistent equipment reliability and asset preservation for the Powerhouse, Plant Ammonia, HVAC, and Waste Water Treatment systems.
  • The role requires managing a Central Utilities Plant team while ensuring total safety and care of the ammonia refrigerated system in compliance with TSSA Act 2000.
  • Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive health benefits, a defined contribution pension plan, and tuition reimbursement starting on the first day of employment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Maple Leaf Foods is seeking a Chief Engineer for their Hamilton, Ontario facility, responsible for overseeing critical plant systems while ensuring safety, compliance, and energy efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a unionized manufacturing environment, particularly with ammonia systems and preventative maintenance.

Salary

Base: $94,000 - $141,000 CAD annually; Bonus/Equity: Annual short-term incentive plan included; Benefits: Competitive Health and Wellness, Pension Plan, Tuition Reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2nd Class Stationary Engineer certificate
  • Ammonia refrigerated system management
  • Union grievance and arbitration experience
  • Preventative maintenance program development
  • Six Sigma process improvement methodologies
  • SAP and Factory Talk software proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Waste water systems experience
  • Food processing environment background
  • Continuous improvement team leadership
  • Strategic decision making participation

Key Requirements

  • Valid 2nd Class Stationary Engineer certificate
  • 5 to 10 years as Chief Engineer in unionized manufacturing
  • Experience managing shift crews and personnel performance
  • Working knowledge of CMMS and computer software like SAP

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