Project Engineer (Open to New Graduates)

Wonderbrands; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount program

Job summary

Wonderbrands in the Greater Toronto Area is seeking a Project Engineer to lead capital projects across multiple bakery facilities. This role offers hands-on project execution from concept to handover, with exposure to expansions, new lines, and equipment upgrades.

You will report to the Director of Engineering and collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and external partners to deliver on aggressive capital programs. Travel 25–30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Post‑secondary degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Willingness to travel 25–30%.
• Strong problem-solving and collaborative abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a hands-on, results-driven mindset.
• Ability to read schematics and prints.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capital projects across bakery facilities in Canada.
• Develop scopes, budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.
• Manage projects through all phases from concept to handover.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, risks, and change orders.
• Provide status updates to the Director of Engineering.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Canadian codes.
• Travel 25–30%.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Curiosity/learning

Results-oriented

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Posting

All About Wonderbrands

Wonderbrands, is a leading Canadian bakery with 140 years of experience in baking packaged breads. We are the makers of Wonder Bread, Country Harvest, D’Italiano, Gadoua, and Casa Mendosa. We have a network of 14 Bakery Manufacturing facilities across Canada.

Our Next Gen Talent Program Vision and Mission:

Empowering the Next Generation to create future leaders

The Wonderbrands Next Gen Talent Program supports high‑potential recent graduates as they develop into the next generation of leaders. At Wonderbrands, we believe in home‑grown talent and cultivating an entrepreneurial, innovative culture where curiosity, bold thinking, and continuous improvement are embedded in everything we do.

Come join us on our journey to become the world’s great baker!

What Wonderbrands Offers:

• We believe in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training à Unleashing Your Potential
• Many of our team members who joined us through similar “new graduate” programs were able to accelerate their career growth and reach high levels in our organization within a few years of joining us
• Competitive compensation, health benefits, and a generous flexible medical/health spending account
• Employer matching pension program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - restaurants, gyms, shopping etc.

Summary

We are seeking a Project Engineer – Capital Projectsto join our Engineering team in the Greater Toronto Area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to build a career in capital project management, engineering, and manufacturing infrastructurewithin a growing multi‑site bakery organization.

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering a significant annual capital investment program across multiple bakery and manufacturing locations throughout Canada.

Reporting directly to the Director of Engineering, you will work on a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from plant expansions and production capacity growth to major infrastructure upgrades, new equipment installations, automation, utilities, and facility modernization.

This is a hands‑on role where you will have the opportunity to take projects from concept through design, construction, commissioning, and operational handover.

This role will require occasional weekend work and extended hours to support project timelines and business needs.

Primary Responsibilities

Capital Project Management

• Lead and support multiple capital projects across bakery facilities throughout Canada.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, business cases, and execution strategies.
• Manage projects through all phases, including:
• Concept development
• Feasibility and business case
• Engineering and design
• Procurement
• Construction and installation
• Commissioning and start‑up
• Project closeout and handover
• Manage project budgets, schedules, risks, and change orders.
• Provide regular project status updates to the Director of Engineering and key stakeholders.

Growth & Expansion Projects

Support the company’s growth strategy through projects such as:

• Bakery expansions and production capacity increases
• New production lines and manufacturing equipment
• New or expanded processing and packaging areas
• Facility expansions and building modifications
• Warehouse and distribution infrastructure
• New production capabilities and product introductions

Infrastructure & Engineering Projects

Lead or support projects involving:

• Electrical distribution and power systems
• HVAC and refrigeration
• Compressed air
• Steam and hot water systems
• Process water and wastewater
• Natural gas and other utilities
• Building infrastructure
• Fire protection systems
• Plant reliability and infrastructure improvements

Project Execution

• Coordinate engineering consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and review equipment specifications, layouts, drawings, quotations, and technical documentation.
• Manage contractors during construction and installation activities.
• Coordinate shutdowns and construction activities to minimize disruption to production.
• Ensure projects are executed safely and in accordance with company standards and applicable Canadian codes and regulations.
• Lead equipment installation, commissioning, start-up, and operational handover.
• Work closely with Operations and Maintenance to ensure new assets aresafe, reliable, maintainable, and fit for purpose.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction issues during project execution.

About You:

• Post‑secondary education in MechanicalEngineering orEngineering Technology
• Bright, driven and clear about your future career goals
• Ability to learn fast, ambitious and come up with new innovative ideas
• Positive attitude and a results‑oriented mindset
• Work well in and support a team‑based environment
• Roll up your sleeves mentality with a whatever it takes mindset to get the job done
• Naturally curious and strong desire to learn and grow
• Attentive to detail and interested in mechanics
• Basic understanding or ability to read schematics and prints
• Experience with maintenance systems and computer programs (MS Office; Excel; Outlook)
• Passionate about mechanical repair
• Excited to travel, work in different bakeries and meet new people (25‑30% travel required)
• Must have a valid driver’s license

FGF Group Competencies:

Adaptive Intelligence - Team Members respond effectively to challenges by evolving their skills, mindset, and approach.

• Flexibility, Agility, Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic environments by embracing continuous change. Quickly adjusts to new priorities and actively seeks innovative solutions. Uses setbacks as opportunities for growth
• and applies a relentless focus on improving outcomes. Approaches challenges with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset and openness to feedback.
• Calculated Risk‑Taking: Makes strategic decisions by evaluating options and creating contingency plans.

Collaborative Intelligence - Collaborative intelligence empowers teams to unlock collective strengths and achieve results through synergy and mutual trust.

• Team First and Collaboration: Engages with Team Members and colleagues, builds relationships, and fosters an inclusive, innovative environment.

Entrepreneurial Intelligence - Equips Team Members to identify opportunities, overcome setbacks, and move ideas to execution effectively.

• Continuous Improvement: Drives innovation and optimizes processes to enhance quality and productivity.
• Customer and Product Focus: Addresses need proactively with accountability and a solution‑oriented mindset.
• Fierce Execution: Achieves results with a strategic and hands‑on approach, learning from mistakes and building trust.

Leadership Competencies

Inspire & Energize Team Members

• Continually inspires and develops Team Members and promote cross‑functional collaboration.
• Supports, shared knowledge and experience with your Team through authentic conversations and development planning
• Communicates clear expectations
• Uses insight and knowledge to influence others
• Understands and acknowledge differences and modifies style to support unleashing potential
• Demonstrates patience and empathy, while listening

Create Winning Relationships

• Inspire enthusiasm & commitment by communicating a clear path to success
• Empowers others by delegating and providing support and opportunities for growth
• Identifies, raises and resolves conflict
• Builds trust and models the “Coach Approach”

Entrepreneurial Leadership

• Encourages informed risk‑taking and supports learning from outcomes.
• Creates an environment where your team enjoys working hard while having fun
• Provides feedback to reinforce results

Disclaimer: The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added, or this description may be amended at any time.

In compliance with Ontario’s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current existing vacancy within our organization.

We affirm that our hiring process, including candidate screening, evaluation, and selection, does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools. All assessments and decisions are conducted by qualified human professionals to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance with Bill 149.

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