Senior Project Engineering Specialist

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP/401k matching

Profit Sharing Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Career development programs

Job summary

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Engineer to lead capital projects from origination through commissioning in a fast-paced food manufacturing context. You will drive ROI, risk analysis, and vendor negotiations while ensuring safety and ergonomic layouts.

Your role spans URS preparation, FAT/SAT, and handovers to sustain innovations. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in CPG capital projects, an engineering degree (PEng an asset), and strong collaboration across

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in capital project management in the CPG industry (Food Manufacturing preferred).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables.
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering; PEng an asset.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead project origination, evaluation, vendor selection and commissioning.
• Develop and execute project justification, risk analysis, cost estimates, budget timelines, scope and ROI.
• Prepare URS for new equipment and participate in FAT/SAT.
• Generate technical bid packages for contractors.
• Design equipment/plant layout with safety, ergonomics, efficiency in mind.
• Manage contractors and stakeholders via effective communication.
• Establish handover processes to ensure innovations are executed right first time.
• Collaborate with all departments to identify opportunities and improve efficiency.
• Demonstrates ownership by continuous improvement with urgency.
• Pursue learning opportunities to launch new products and deploy new technologies.
• Keep the work atmosphere fun.

Skills

Capital project management

Engineering

AutoCAD

MS Office

Team player

Adaptability

Humility

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

PEng asset

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.

We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.

So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.

You can learn more about us at www.riversidenaturalfoods.com.

Purpose:

• Designing and implementing new manufacturing and packaging processes in accordance to GMP
• Initiating and executing capacity expansion projects
• Providing subject matter expertise in new equipment introduction and project management
• Reducing manufacturing costs through automation and continuous improvement
• Increasing the OEE of existing processes
• Demonstrating stakeholder and contractor management
• Establishing ways of working to execute innovations right first time
• Providing coaching and mentoring to team members and colleagues

Primary Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core Values
• Lead project origination, evaluation, vendor selection and negotiation activities through to commissioning
• Project management in developing and executing project justification, risk analysis, cost estimates, budget management, timelines, scope management, and ROI.
• Scope and develop comprehensive capital budget in a formal project investment proposal
• Prepare User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Generate technical bid packages for contractors prior to project execution
• Design equipment/plant layout in conjunction with stakeholders with safety, ergonomics, efficiency and material/people flow in mind.
• Manage contractors and stakeholders through effective communication and ways of working
• Establish and execute handover processes to ensure innovations are executed right first time
• Collaborate with all departments to identify opportunities and execute efficiently
• Demonstrates OWNERSHIP by originating and implementing continuous improvement projects with a sense of urgency
• Pursue learning opportunities that will assist the company in launching new products and deploying new technologies
• Keeps the work atmosphere FUN by keeping it light and welcoming
• Other related duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum 8 years experience in capital project management in the CPG industry (Food Manufacturing preferred)
• Passion for the food industry and the field of engineering
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to meet project deliverables
• Experience working in a plant manufacturing environment
• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, PEng an asset
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office
• TEAM player with a positive attitude
• PASSIONATE with a positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborate
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABILITY
• Demonstrates HUMILITY throughout the company on a daily basis
• Aptitude to exhibit, RESPECT and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing environment

Please note this role is an existing vacancy.

Salary Range

$90,000—$119,000 CAD

At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.

What we expect:

• Values-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
• Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast! – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
• Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few silos which means you’ll have full access to everyone from our founders to our production staff. Even when employees dress up, they wear steel‑toed shoes. So don’t be shy. Speak up, share your ideas and go places you normally wouldn’t – like the plant, or the boardroom.
• Personal development: We’ll support and empower you to chart your own path and reach any heights you set for yourself. Career paths at Riverside are carved by the people walking on them, not dictated by leaders. Count on us to give you the training and tools to grow and progress.
• Gratitude: As a growing business, we can’t always offer formal recognition like awards programs, but we do show our true gratitude and appreciation. At Riverside, we’re all in this together and we value you.
  
• Be a Riverside Brand Ambassador: Stay relentlessly close to our consumers and represent the brand in every interaction, decision, and deliverable. Bring the consumer voice into your work by protecting product quality, availability, and experience, acting early when standards slip, and delivering consistent value that earns trust, advocacy, and long‑term brand love.

What We Offer:

• Values-led: We don’t cut corners or step on anyone or anything on our way to our summit. There is no winning at all costs here. Every step you take must align with our values, no compromises.
• Courageous determination: As a family-run, rapidly growing business, we are often challenged to find ways to deliver that aren’t obvious or easy. You must be willing to try, ask and answer challenging questions, test and learn, turn over every stone, keep moving forward and help us find a way through. Resourcefulness and grit will be your constant companions at Riverside and will serve you well.
• Humility: We’re a small (but growing) fish in a sea of whales and sharks. We know the products we offer are some of the healthiest and most sustainable, but we don’t brag about it, and know we have a steep path ahead. We pride ourselves in being respectful and supportive of others while shining brightly through our innovative, high‑quality products. There isn’t one superstar at Riverside. We take turns leading the way as we climb to the summit.
• Continuous improvement: As a learn-as‑we‑go organization, we rely on each other to continuously improve everything we touch to make it better, more efficient, more sustainable, and more endearing to customers, consumers, employees, vendors, partners and the community. We own our mistakes and learn from them as we wind our way to the top.

Wait! There’s more!

• Immerse yourself in our comprehensive benefits program, with Riverside taking care of the costs!
• RRSP matching or 401k matching for an empowered financial journey
• Eligibility to participate in Riverside's Profit Sharing Plan
• Join Employee-Led Resource Groups (ERGs) championing mental health, sustainability, diversity, women, and LGBTQ+ rights
• Develop your career further through our Riverside University program and with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• An open concept work environment that embodies our Values

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you have a disability and require accommodation in the interview process, please let us know when you apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, due to volume, please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.