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Chief Power Engineer
@ Agropur coopérative
Truro, Nova Scotia
Overview
Agropur coopérative is hiring a Chief Power Engineer to lead the Power Engineering and Refrigeration team and keep plant utilities safe and reliable. The role covers ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, regulatory compliance and team coaching, with on-call emergency response required. The posting states a salary scale of $84,600 to $105,800, flexible remote work, and a full-time schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Diriger et planifier l'équipe de génie des installations et de réfrigération
- Assurer l'exploitation sécuritaire de la réfrigération à l'ammoniac et de la production de vapeur
- Gérer les pannes, coordonner les réparations et limiter les arrêts
- Assurer la conformité réglementaire et l'appui aux inspections
Requirements summary:
- Certificat de classe 1 en exploitation de réfrigération et classe 3 minimum en chaudières à vapeur
- Minimum de 5 ans d'expérience en réfrigération à l'ammoniac
- Expérience de leadership et de coaching d'équipe
- Expérience en milieu syndiqué considérée comme un atout
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | Class 1 Refrigeration Plant Operator, Class 3 Steam/Boiler Operator |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Wellness |
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Agropur coopérative
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Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde. / Better Dairy. Better World.
Full company description
À propos d’Agropur Agropur est la plus importante coopérative laitière canadienne et l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers dans le secteur du détail, des services alimentaires et industriels en Amérique du Nord. Fondée en 1938, la Coopérative constitue une source de fierté pour ses près de 2 700 membres basés au Québec, en Ontario et dans les provinces de l’Atlantique, et nos 7 000 employés. Opérant 29 usines au Canada et aux États-Unis, Agropur a généré un chiffre d’affaires de 8,8 milliards de dollars canadiens en 2024 et transformé plus de 6,8 milliards de litres de lait. Les membres et employés de la Coopérative concrétisent au quotidien la vision « Meilleur lait. Meilleur monde. » visant le développement économique et social de leurs communautés et le respect de l’environnement et du bien-être animal. --- About Agropur Agropur is the largest dairy cooperative in Canada and one of the leading suppliers of dairy products in the retail, food service, and industrial sectors in North America. Founded in 1938, the Cooperative is a source of pride for its nearly 2,700 members based in Quebec, Ontario, and the Atlantic provinces, and its 7,000 employees. Operating 29 plants in Canada and the United States, Agropur generated revenues of $8.8 billion CAD in 2024 and processed more than 6.8 billion liters of milk. The Cooperative’s members and employees work every day to achieve a shared vision, “Better Dairy. Better World.”, aimed at developing their communities economically and socially while respecting the environment and animal welfare.
- LinkedIn followers
- 82,425
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 3,587
- Reported office locations
- 4600 Rue Armand-Frappier, Longueuil, Quebec J3Z 1G5, CA
- Business categories
- Industrial
- Other recorded names
- Agropur coopérative
- Agropur
- Specialties
- Dairy
- Cheese
- Dairy Ingredients
- Dairy Processor
- Dairy Manufacturing
- and Dairy Cooperative
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 770,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
À propos d’Agropur Agropur est la plus importante coopérative laitière canadienne et l’un des principaux fournisseurs de produits laitiers dans le secteur du détail, des services alimentaires et industriels en Amérique du Nord. Fondée en 1938, la Coopérative constitue une source de fierté pour ses près de 2 700 membres basés au Québec, en Ontario et dans les provinces de l’Atlantique, et nos 7 000 employés. Opérant…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Longueuil, Quebec |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1938 |
| Specialties | Dairy CheeseDairy IngredientsDairy ProcessorDairy Manufacturingand Dairy Cooperative |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 76 |
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Job Type:
RegularPeople are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters.
At Agropur, each role aims to generate value and have a tangible impact on collective performance.
Context to maximize your impact:
- Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation
- Flexible remote work
- Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services
- Employee assistance program
- Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.)
- Retirement plan with company contributions
- Salary scale 005: $84,600$ to $105,800 (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and skills related to the position.)
Where you will drive value:
- Lead, coach, and schedule the Power Engineering and Refrigeration team to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
- Ensure the safe operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration, steam generation, utilities, and related systems.
- Respond to equipment failures and emergencies, coordinate repairs, and minimize operational downtime.
- Troubleshoot complex operational issues and provide technical guidance to support team performance.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, and utility consumption.
- Support maintenance and capital projects by providing technical expertise and coordinating activities with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, codes, and standards governing boilers, pressure vessels, refrigeration systems, and environmental requirements.
- Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and support site audits and inspections.
- Develop and maintain operating procedures, training programs, and competency plans for Power Engineering personnel.
- Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Health & Safety teams to support plant objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage departmental documentation, contractor activities, and compliance records.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement while living the organization's core values.
What will enable you to have an impact:
- Class 1 Refrigeration Plant Operator Certification and a minimum Class 3 Steam/Boiler Operator Certification.
- Minimum 5 years of experience operating and maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems in an industrial environment.
- Experience in food manufacturing, cold storage, or other industrial facilities utilizing large-scale refrigeration and utility systems.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams.
- Strong technical knowledge of refrigeration, steam generation, utilities, equipment reliability, and maintenance best practices.
- Experience driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and preventive maintenance initiatives.
- Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and making sound decisions under pressure.
- Experience working in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
- Willingness to participate in on-call and emergency response activities as required.
- Demonstrated potential to grow into broader maintenance, engineering, or operations leadership roles.
A role aligned with what creates the greatest collective impact.
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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.
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