Director of Engineering

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Canada Packers is building the global standard for sustainable pork. Raised with care. Crafted with purpose. Trusted around the world.

We are a values-based organization that thrives on collaboration. Whether on a farm production line or in an office environment team members embrace accountability and a continuous improvement mindset to drive sustained business growth.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where your talent and passion can make a real impact!

About This Opportunity:

The Director of Engineering is accountable for capital strategy engineering execution technical innovation and continuous improvement across Canada Packers supply chain. Reporting to the Senior Vice President Supply Chain this role ensures capital investments and engineering capabilities deliver capacity efficiency safety quality and reliability while enabling the business to scale and operate in a consistent disciplined manner.

The role owns the capital appropriations budget leads the strategic capital development portfolio and is responsible for the ontime onscope onbudget delivery of capital parallel the role develops and governs a technical innovation pipeline focused on engineering and processing technologies that can materially improve and transform operations.

There is flexibility for this role to be filled by a candidate in Mississauga (ON) Brandon (MB) Winnipeg (MB) or Calgary (AB).

Any Canada Packers team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 11 2026. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Responsibilities:

1. Engineering Strategy Capital Governance & Program Leadership

• Provide leadership for engineering strategy and capital governance across the supply chain.

• Own the capital appropriations budget including prioritization sequencing and governance of all capital investments.

• Lead the integrated capital program balancing tactical and strategic investments to build Capacity and throughput Operational efficiency Safety and quality performance Asset reliability and sustainability.

• Ensure capital investments are clearly linked to operational needs and deliver measurable business outcomes.

2. Strategic Capital Development & Execution

• Lead the strategic capital development portfolio maintaining a rolling pipeline of tactical and strategic projects.

• Own frontend project development including feasibility scope definition cost estimating and business case development.

• Lead capital execution through disciplined project management practices ensuring delivery on time on scope and on budget.

• Drive excellence in commissioning validation and startup (CVS) ensuring safe startup rapid stabilization and a seamless handover to Operations.

• Apply hybrid and agile delivery approaches where appropriate especially for complex or novel initiatives.

3. Technical Innovation & Disruptive Engineering Technologies

• Develop and lead a technical innovation pipeline focused on engineering process and equipment innovation.

• Identify evaluate pilot and scale technologies that improve processing efficiency automation yield quality and asset utilization.

• Partner with equipment suppliers technology firms research organizations and industry groups to assess emerging solutions.

• Ensure innovation initiatives are operationally grounded valuefocused and scalable.

4. External Partnerships & Commercial Management

• Own strategic relationships with engineering firms equipment manufacturers and technology providers.

• Lead vendor selection and commercial negotiations including cost scope and delivery terms.

• Ensure external partners meet expectations for performance safety quality and compliance.

• Leverage external partnerships to accelerate execution and innovation where appropriate.

5. Leadership & Engineering Capability Development

• Lead and develop a highperforming engineering and CI organization.

• Establish clear roles expectations and development pathways for Project Engineers and CI leaders.

• Build technical depth leadership capability and succession plans.

• Foster a culture of accountability safety learning and execution discipline.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or higher in mechanical electrical industrial or chemical engineering; preferred.

• Additional education and/or certification in project management and reliability or asset management Six Sigma methodology and lean manufacturing.

• Significant experience (10 years) in engineering leadership and continuous improvement with a strong financial and business acumen.

• Experience in Food Manufacturing and/or Protein processing is considered an asset.

This posting is for a new opening on our team.

What We Offer:

• Values based culture.

• The expected annual compensation for this role is $143000 - $214000 per year. This includes base salary and eligibility for our annual incentive program. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience skills and internal equity.

• Hybrid work model for eligible roles.

• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.

• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.

• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

We thank all applicants for their interest 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 is a critical component of our culture. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired; please contact our Recruitment Team at.

Disclaimer: Please note that salaries posted on sites other than the Canada Packers Careers Page are not a reflection of Canada Packers and are an estimated salary range provided by that particular job board. We offer competitive wages and an attractive total rewards package which will be discussed during an interview with our Recruitment Team.

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