2nd Class Chief Power Engineer Saskatoon, SK 8/11/2026

Maple Leaf Foods; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Foods in Saskatoon seeks a 2nd Class Chief Power Engineer to lead the powerhouse team, ensuring safe operation of critical assets, and maximizing reliability and efficiency across facilities.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory compliance, and extensive experience in preventative maintenance, CMMS tools, and process improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Valid and current 2nd Class Stationary Engineer with Refrigeration A Operator certificate.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chief Stationary Engineer.
• Strong communication and motivational leadership to develop a safety culture.
• Experience with Preventative Maintenance Plans.
• Experience with CMMS & Process Software such as SAP and Factory Talk.
• Experience with Six Sigma or RCA/RCM methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Powerhouse team to create a positive, productive environment focused on staff needs.
• Maintain safety and compliance with TSASK regulations and governing practices.
• Develop, plan, execute, and review preventative maintenance programs and SOPs.
• Conduct daily inspections of key equipment including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, compressors, and water systems.
• Utilize Building Automation System to monitor and control facility systems including HVAC.
• Record data accurately to support plant operations under the Chief Engineer’s jurisdiction.
• Provide leadership through setting expectations, feedback, coaching and development.
• Assess performance of operating engineers and take appropriate actions per policies and regulations.
• Contribute to sustainability goals by reducing waste and improving efficiency of energy and water use.
• Support additional responsibilities, including acting as operating engineer when needed.
• Support food safety and quality assurance commitments and participate in management decisions on improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Preventative maintenance planning

CMMS

Process software

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

2nd Class Stationary Engineer with Refrigeration A Operator certificate

Tools

SAP

FactoryTalk

CMMS

Job description

The Opportunity:

The 2nd Class Chief Power Engineer reports directly to the Reliability Leader. Under your leadership, a team of stationary engineers will safely operate and maintain critical plant assets and systems within the powerhouse to maximize utility availability and efficiency.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Consistent with our leadership values, act as a champion for our culture by leading the Powerhouse team in the development and execution of a positive and productive environment that permeates through all levels and is focused on the needs of our people
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by ensuring the plant and powerhouse are operating in accordance with TSASK regulations, and that all work performed complies with governing practices, codes and regulations.
• Participate in the development, planning, execution, and review of preventative maintenance programs and standard operation procedures for areas under the powerhouse responsibility
• Ensure daily plant inspections of key equipment such as the ammonia-refrigeration, steam boilers, compressors, hot / cold / high pressure water systems such that all pressurized systems are operating in a safe and expected manner
• Utilize a state-of-the-art Building Automation System to monitor and control various systems throughout the facility including HVAC
• Ensure the accurate recording of data and all relevant information to the operation of the plant under the Chief Engineer’s jurisdiction
• Provide leadership to direct reports by setting clear expectations, promoting employee engagement, providing regular feedback, coaching and development
• Assess the performance of the operating engineers and take appropriate actions when needed in accordance with Company policies and TSSA regulations
• Contribute to our sustainability culture by seeking to eliminate waste and taking actions to improve the efficiency of systems that consume natural gas, electricity, and water
• Be willing to take on additional responsibilities as position requires, including the duties of the operating engineer if ever needed
• Recognize, support and commit to the facility food safety and quality assurance promise
• Contributes as a key member of the Management Team in strategic decisions including continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives

What You’ll Bring:

• Valid and current 2ndClass Stationary Engineer with a Refrigeration “A” Operator certificate
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Chief Stationary Engineer
• Strong communication and motivational leadership skills with the ability to develop a positive safety culture within the team
• High sense of urgency, and a bias for action
• Experience with developing and executing Preventative Maintenance Plans
• Excellent planning, analytical and organizational skills
• Experience with CMMS & Process Software such as SAP and Factory Talk
• Innovative and creative thinker to resolve problems, offer multiple solutions to challenges and recognize potential opportunities
• Experience with Process Improvement Methodologies (Six Sigma, RCA, RCM etc.)
• Experience in Food Processing or Manufacturing environment would be considered an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.

About Us:

We’re a carbon neutral food company on a purposeful journey to Raise the Good in Food through better nutrition, safer food and workplaces, more humane animal care, and environmental sustainability efforts that protect our planet. We care about our communities and commit to reducing food insecurity in Canada. Join us on the journey. Let’s build a better future, together.

We’re passionate about food. For more than 100 years, we’ve made delicious, healthy protein that Canadians love under iconic national and regional brands, like Maple Leaf®, Schneiders®, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®. We’re on a journey to become the most sustainable protein company – not just in Canada – but on earth.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We are one of the only food companies in Canada to set science-based targets.

A diverse and inclusive work environment

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision and living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values. We believe in building, investing in, recognizing, and rewarding remarkable people who value an inclusive workplace, embrace all forms of diversity, and commit to including every voice in our collaborative environment. We’re so much stronger when we know we’re accepted and valued for who we’re and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

• Doing What’s Right
• Shared Value
• High Performance
• Diverse and Inclusive Teams
• Disciplined Decision Making
• Our Accountability
• Intense CuriosityTransparency and Humility

We thank all applicants for their interest in exploring employment opportunities with Maple Leaf Foods; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants may be subject to a background check and must meet the security criteria designated for the position.

Championing diversity and inclusion is a critical component to advancing our collective purpose and vision, living the Maple Leaf Leadership Values, and delivering winning results.

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Talent Attraction Team at [e-mail].