Power Engineer

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

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by October 2. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Reason for vacancy: Existing Headcount
Hourly Rate: $38.50

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Contributes to a healthy work environment, while maintaining high food safety standards
• Maintain/ Monitor/Test/ log all steam generating requirements by operation code
• Maintain/Monitor/Check all refrigeration equipment requirements to TSSA Standards
• Participate in plant equipment repairs/installations
• Interface with necessary Contractual and Inspection Departments for corrective and or legal requirements
• Carry out oral/ printed work requests and apply corrective measures in a timely fashion utilizing computerized maintenance system
• Other responsibilities as required
• Directly helps the department to meet targets and goals while maintaining a healthy and safe work environment
• Addresses issues with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Fulfills all Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP, WHMIS and MSDS requirements
• Maintains productivity that meets/exceeds standards
• Contributes to the team and the whole facility in a positive way

What You’ll Bring:

• Must hold a Refrigeration Operator Class B License or higher
• 3rd class stationary engineer certificate is preferred.
• Must have experience working with ammonia cooling and compressed air systems
• Must have experience working with boilers and steam
• Able to work shifts on 24 hours/ 7-day week
• Self-directed / motivated team player open to new technology with a sense of urgency and attention to detail
• Must have a full complement of personal/professional hand tools ID’d for Food Safety program
• Able to communicate with co-workers, Supervisors and lead hands
• Able to read and write English
• Able to do heavy lifting regularly (up to 50 lbs)
• Must be cooperative, reliable, responsible and punctual
• Must have knowledge of Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) standards

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.
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching.

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.

We’re a global food company with approximately 10,000 team members. We operate sites in 20+ locations across Canada. We also have locations in the U.S. and Mexico, and do business in Asia.

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 are and what we each bring to the workplace.

We embrace a strong, values-based culture

Our eight Leadership Values are our north star. They guide the decisions we make for all our stakeholders: our consumers, our customers, our people, our communities, our shareholders, and the environment.

• 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 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 accommodations@mapleleaf.com.

The above base salary reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. The base salary offered may vary based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, education, training, job- related knowledge, and other organizational requirements. For part-time roles, salaries are adjusted according to scheduled hours.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the MLF Careers Page are not a reflection of Maple Leaf Foods and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. Maple Leaf Foods offers competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package, which will be discussed during an interview with our Talent Team.