Sr. Manager Engineering

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading player in the cannabis industry is seeking a Senior Manager of Engineering to lead capital and operational excellence projects across Canadian facilities. This role involves managing a cross-functional team, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Candidates must hold a degree in Engineering and possess extensive experience in a manufacturing environment, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in maintenance/engineering within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale capital projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital project planning and execution across Canadian operations.
• Collaborate with local and remote teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and resolve regulatory issues.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

P.Eng designation

Master’s degree (an asset)

Job description

Senior Manager, Engineering
Bradford, ON
Compensation $130k - 145K with excellent bonus, benefits, and 3 weeks vacation

Our client is a leading player in the global cannabis industry looking to hire a Senior Manager of Engineering who will play a critical leadership role in executing capital and operational excellence projects across multiple Canadian facilities. This opportunity is with a well-established, innovation-driven organization looking for those that want to join a progressive team that focus on creating an engaged company culture and exceptional opportunity to grow your career.

The Role:
As Senior Manager, Engineering, you’ll lead a cross-functional engineering project management team responsible for the planning, prioritization, budgeting, and execution of site-level engineering initiatives. Your expertise will help ensure the continued growth, compliance, and operational excellence of multiple facilities across Canada.

• Lead and manage capital project planning and execution across Canadian operations.
• Collaborate with local and remote teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Oversee contractor management, project documentation, and stakeholder communication (timelines, RACI charts, budgets, risk logs, etc.).
• Work closely with site leadership and senior engineering management to develop long-term capital investment strategies.
• Evaluate proposals, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and support the procurement of equipment and services.
• Identify, scope, and prioritize capacity expansion and productivity initiatives.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and strategic direction to a national engineering team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive professional development, conduct performance evaluations, and implement best-in-class project controls.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, local codes, and internal policies.
• Partner with compliance and quality teams to prepare for audits and resolve any regulatory issues.
• Stay informed about evolving regulatory standards affecting cannabis operations.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; P.Eng designation required (Master’s degree an asset).
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in maintenance/engineering within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale capital projects and engineering initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks
• Willingness to support flexible scheduling and on-site presence during critical project phases.
• Ability to travel across Canada

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