Power Engineer

Maple Leaf Foods Inc; London; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainability and high performance. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, contributing to food safety and equipment maintenance. You'll be part of a team that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a safe workplace while meeting targets. With a commitment to community impact and employee growth, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the food industry. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive culture as you help shape a better future.

Benefits

Competitive health and wellness benefits

Defined contribution pension plan

Learning and development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Valid 4th Class Stationary Engineer Certificate with 2+ years experience.
• Knowledge of TSSA standards and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor refrigeration and steam-generating equipment.
• Participate in plant equipment repairs and installations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Refrigeration Operator Class B License

Ammonia cooling systems

Boiler operation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

4th Class Stationary Engineer Certificate

Tools

Personal/professional hand tools

Job description

The Opportunity:

12-hour rotating shift pattern structure (a variation of the DuPont Shift Schedule). This is a 4-week rotation between day and night shifts.

Role

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role is encouraged to apply online by April 14. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Contributes to a healthy work environment, while maintaining high food safety standards.
• Maintain, monitor, test, and log all steam-generating requirements by operation code.
• Maintain, monitor, and check all refrigeration equipment requirements to TSSA Standards.
• Participate in plant equipment repairs and installations.
• Interface with necessary Contractual and Inspection Departments for corrective or legal requirements.
• Carry out oral and printed work requests and apply corrective measures in a timely fashion utilizing computerized maintenance systems.
• Other responsibilities as required.
• Help the department meet targets and goals while maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
• Address issues with urgency and attention to detail.
• Fulfills all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, WHMIS, and MSDS requirements.
• Maintain productivity standards.
• Contribute positively to the team and the facility.

What You’ll Bring:

• Valid and current 4th Class Stationary Engineer Certificate (minimum of 2 years).
• Refrigeration Operator Class B License or higher.
• Experience with ammonia cooling and compressed air systems.
• Experience working with boilers and steam.
• Ability to work 24/7 shifts.
• Self-motivated team player with a sense of urgency and attention to detail.
• Personal/professional hand tools identified for Food Safety program.
• Good communication skills with co-workers, Supervisors, and lead hands.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Reliable, responsible, punctual, and cooperative.
• Knowledge of TSSA standards.

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Be part of a high-performance, people-focused company committed to sustainability.
• Inclusive culture and safe work environment that rewards excellence.
• Competitive health and wellness benefits starting from day one.
• Defined contribution pension plan with company matching.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops and resources.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Paid volunteer days to support community impact.

About Us:

We’re a carbon-neutral food company dedicated to better nutrition, safer food, humane animal care, and environmental sustainability. We care about our communities and aim to reduce food insecurity in Canada. Join us to build a better future together.

With over 100 years of experience, we make popular, healthy protein products across iconic brands like Maple Leaf, Schneiders, and Greenfield Natural Meat Co. We aspire to be the most sustainable protein company globally.

• We are carbon neutral.
• We set science-based targets.

We operate in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, and Asia, with over 13,500 team members across 20+ locations.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We value diversity and inclusion as key to our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is valued and every individual is respected.

Our Values:

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

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Background checks and security criteria apply. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.