Director of Engineering

• Competitive Annual Salary (compensation aligned based on experience)
• Straight Days with light travel (15%)
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Health and Dental Benefits
• RRSP Company Match
• On-the-Job Training
• Uniforms
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Clean and Safe Work Environment
• Teamwork
• Continuous Skills Development
• Employee Referral Program

• Work collaboratively with the Ice River Sustainable Solutions Operations and Leadership Teams
• Analyze the reliability and performance of all internal systems by implementing departmental KPI’s.
• Accountable for recognizing possibilities for business development.
• Review current processes and procedures and make recommendations of improvements based on findings.
• Analyze engineering services and determine further ideas of monetization.
• Assign, direct and evaluate employee’s work; and oversee the development of the team.
• Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Manage staff by coaching and mentoring as appropriate to improve performance.
• Analyze technology, and resource needs to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Provide technical oversight and coordination of project engineer work, through project coordination meetings and other means.
• Monitor progress against project schedules and budgets; recommends allocation of resources as required to accomplish goals.
• Direct, review, and approve design and project changes as appropriate.
• Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the company.
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings.
• After project budget approval, assign projects to engineering staff; set priorities and adjust workload accordingly.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Ensure workers work in compliance with the OHSA and its regulations or other applicable legislation based on work location.
• Ensure projects are executed in compliance with CSA Codes and Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• P.Eng designation would be an added asset.
• Experience in the high-speed manufacturing sector(Food & Beverage).
• 8+ years managing an Engineering Team (Process Engineers ideal).
• Experience with automation, plastics and installation and commissioning manufacturing equipment projects.
• Experience managing contractors.
• Experience managing complex tech projects with the ability to build products and features from scratch.
• Active knowledge of AutoCAD, Excel, Word, MS Projects.

We’re more than just a bottled water company, we’re recyclers, environmental problem solvers committed to recycling 100% of our plastic again and again. Ice River Sustainable Solutions is a Canadian family-owned company committed to bottling natural spring water, with a focus on sustainability and recycling PET plastic. We work with other businesses to find creative ways to reuse and recycle plastic bottles, producing environmentally friendly packaging and products made from 100% recycled plastic. With a diverse portfolio of companies committed to sustainability, we believe we are the perfect partner to make a positive impact. Our products add value and continue to develop the growing circular economy in Canada while achieving reductions in waste, carbon, & energy use. Awarded Greenest Company in Canada 2023!https://youtu.be/3DU-q1Mdiuo