Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food.
We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!
With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries
- Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
- Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs, including disability coverage.
- Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
- Retirement Savings – A competitive registered retirement plan (RPP) with immediate company match.
- Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
- Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.
About the Role
We are seeking a Analyst, Engineering Services - Project Engineer to join our team at our Brantford, ON bakery. As a Project Engineer, you will be accountable for leading capital projects that improve manufacturing performance, operational reliability, and facility capabilities while ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective execution. This role plays a key part in delivering strategic investments that enhance production efficiency, reduce downtime, and support long-term plant growth.This role requires you to be onsite in Brantford, ON four days per week, giving you hands-on collaboration with the team and daily exposure to the pulse of the business.
Compensation
Salary Range: $62,000-$82,000
Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)
- Lead capital engineering projects from feasibility through commissioning, ensuring safe, high-quality, and cost-effective project delivery.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and vendor performance to achieve business objectives.
- Drive equipment and process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Develop and present capital expenditure requests (CERs) and project portfolio updates to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and external partners to execute projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain engineering drawings, plant layouts, and technical documentation to support operational accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, sanitation, environmental, and regulatory requirements while overseeing contractor activities.
Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table) (Required to be considered)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
- Experience managing capital projects from concept through startup in a manufacturing environment.
- Project management experience, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
- Knowledge of safety, food safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Project.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to travel up to 25% and support both Brantford and Ancaster facilities, including occasional off-shift or weekend work as required.
Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)
- Experience within the food manufacturing industry.
- Demonstrated success leading engineering or capital improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment optimization.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives that increase operational performance.
We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit an application; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.
