Job Description

Chief Engineer – Dairy Manufacturing |Eastern Ontario

Are you an experienced 1st Class Stationary Engineer ready to take the next step in your career leading a dynamic manufacturing facility? Join a well-established dairy manufacturer in Eastern Ontario, where your technical expertise and leadership will directly impact reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Why This Role is Exciting

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing all aspects of plant utilities, power, refrigeration, and environmental systems in a highly regulated facility. You’ll have the opportunity to lead a skilled team, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations across production and facility systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Power Plant and Building Services operations, ensuring compliance, reliability, and efficiency

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of licensed engineers and technical staff

• Ensure adherence to all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

• Plan and execute maintenance and improvement projects to optimize plant performance

• Manage utilities, refrigeration, piping, and associated systems, identifying opportunities for improvement

• Oversee quality programs, audits, and reporting for regulatory compliance

What You Bring

• 1st Class Stationary Engineer license (Ontario)

• 5+ years of experience in dairy, food processing, or similar regulated manufacturing environments

• Leadership experience supervising licensed engineers and technical staff

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, ammonia refrigeration, and environmental systems

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills

• Proficiency with computer systems and operational databases

• Commitment to a safety-first, team-oriented culture

Why You’ll Enjoy This Role

• Lead a technically complex, regulated facility where your expertise drives results

• Mentor and grow a skilled team while implementing improvements

• Play a key role in operational excellence and regulatory compliance

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

• Located in a welcoming Eastern Ontario community