CHIEF ENGINEER- Contract Position

by Nortera Foods Inc.

Position Type: Full-time
Location: Strathroy, Ontario
Date Posted: Sep 22, 2026
Nortera Foods Inc.

Job Description

Departement: Supply Chain & Logistic
Workplace: Strathroy
Company: Nortera

Joining Nortera means choosing opportunities to grow together!

As the North American leader in ready-to-cook vegetables, we are committed to contributing to the well-being of society by providing access to healthy and sustainable food. Nortera produces major private and retail brands and markets its own brands Arctic Gardens and Del Monte.

  • Overtime after 40 hours per week;
  • Competitive hourly wage;
  • Environment that fosters learning and professional development;
  • Opportunities to work on inspiring projects in a growing company!

Pay Rate: $ 45.00 per hour

In this job, you will produce healthier and better-quality food for customers and communities. Please note this position is for a contract period until approximately December 31, 2026 and may be extended. The work schedule includes 8 hour day shifts, Monday through Friday, 24-40 hours per week, with some flexibility required.

  • Ensures all refrigeration and steam boiler maintenance work was done properly, safely and meets regulatory requirements associated with TSSA
  • Ensures the life of machinery is enhanced; monitor engineer's daily log book, production reports and provide weekly overview of operational performances
  • Oversee and maintain emergency systems within the facilities
  • Liaison with TSSA on any issues, regulatory changes and corporate requirements and keep Facility Leadership informed as appropriate.
  • Lead, influence, motivate and liaise with team members and peers in a diverse working environment;
  • Conduct regular equipment and premise inspections, departmental tours and participate in daily meetings;
  • Coordinate/monitor scheduling of team members to ensure proper staffing; identify staffing needs;
  • Participate in workplace investigations; responsible for corrective actions of all health & safety and external & internal food safety audits
  • Responsible for communication of shift reports, action plan logs, and variances to leadership team

You are:

  • 3rd Class Stationary Engineer with an 'A' Refrigeration Certificate; mechanical aptitude and experience;
  • Able to navigate ambiguity and changing priorities and work independently
  • A tactful communicator with a willingness to solve problems using critical thinking skills
  • Committed to a safe work environment that provides a safe product to its customers
  • Willing to share and implement ideas for continuous improvement as part of lean manufacturing initiatives

We're looking for people like you!

Come grow with Nortera!

This job posting relates to a current vacancy within Nortera.

Although all job applications are considered, only successful applicants will be contacted. The use of masculine gender could have been used without discrimination and only for the purpose of lightening the text. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from a wide variety of candidates in order to staff a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities in which we operate.

 

Application Contact Information

Company Name:   Nortera Foods Inc.
Company Website: https://norterafoods.com
Application URL: Click here to apply online