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2nd Class Power Engineer-Brooks, AB
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2nd Class Chief Power Plant Engineer (70309725)
Jobbe
Wolfville, NS
- Full-time
…new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next 2nd Class Chief Power Plant Engineer located in, Nova…
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2nd Class Power Engineer-Brooks, AB
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- Full-time
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Plant Operating Engineer
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Fishing Master First Class Certificate or a Second-Class Marine Engineering Certificate (Motor or Steam) or the equivalent qualifications as recognized by Transport Canada to teach STCW MED…
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Chief Steam Engineer
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- Full-time
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Assistant Chief Engineer
Highbury Canco Corporation
Leamington, ON
- Full-time
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Manager Plant Maintenance
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
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Second Class Power Engineer
Louis Dreyfus Company
Yorkton, SK
- Full-time
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2nd Class Chief Power Plant Engineer (70309725)
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Halifax, NS · Wolfville, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
…new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next 2nd Class Chief Power Plant Engineer located in, Nova…
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2nd Class Chief Power plant Engineer (70309725)
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Wolfville, NS
- Full-time
…new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next 2nd Class Chief Power plant Engineer located in, Nova…
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2nd Class Chief Power Engineer (70309725)
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Halifax, NS · Wolfville, Nova Scotia
- Full-time
…new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next 2nd Class Chief Power Engineer located in, Nova…
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Building Engineer (3rd Class)
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2nd Class Power Engineer - Relief Chief Power Engineer
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Steam Chief (Chief Power Engineer)
Alberta Newsprint Company
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Class B Refrigeration Operator
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Chief Operating Engineer (70309725)
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Wolfville, NS
- Full-time
…exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Chief Operating Engineer located in, Nova…
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Chief Operating Engineer (70309725)
Sodexo Canada Ltd
Wolfville, NS
- Full-time
…exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Chief Operating Engineer located in, Nova…
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Sodexo Canada Ltd

Chief Operating Engineer (70309725)

Wolfville, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive experience operating and maintaining central heating plants, refrigeration plants, or similar industrial utility systems.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 17, 2026

Original job description

Company Description

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Campus Division has an exciting new opportunity to join the Sodexo team as our next Chief Operating Engineer located in, Nova Scotia

Salary: $ 70,000-$80,000

At Sodexo, we’re not just about food - we’re about fueling futures. We create vibrant, inclusive spaces where students can thrive, connect, and discover who they are. From dining halls to digital experiences, we’re here to make every day on campus unforgettable.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

Job Description

How You’ll Make an Impact:

As the Chief Operating Engineer, you will provide leadership for the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of Acadia University’s Central Heating Plant, Refrigeration Plant, and associated distribution systems. Reporting to the System Engineering Manager, you will oversee plant operations, maintenance activities, energy management initiatives, regulatory compliance, and the development of a skilled operating team. This role is critical in ensuring reliable utility services to the campus community while supporting sustainability objectives and maintaining Sodexo’s Zero Harm Mindset.

As a Chief Operating Engineer, you will:

Lead the safe and efficient operation of the Central Heating Plant, Refrigeration Plant, and associated utility distribution systems.
Ensure compliance with all applicable Provincial and Federal regulations, Nova Scotia Power Engineer Regulations, Acadia University policies, and Sodexo standards.
Supervise, coach, and support CHP Operators and CHP Maintenance Relief Operators.
Manage employee relations matters including attendance, training, performance management, procedural compliance, and first-stage grievances.
Participate in labour-management meetings and administer responsibilities in accordance with the Collective Agreement.
Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), risk assessments, and preventative maintenance programs.
Monitor, analyze, and report on plant performance, utility consumption, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Identify opportunities for operational improvements, cost savings, energy reduction, and equipment optimization.
Prepare monthly operational reports and provide updates to management and client representatives.
Manage operating budgets, forecasts, and capital planning initiatives.
Ensure all required records, manuals, certifications, inspections, and documentation are maintained accurately and in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate contractors, vendors, and service providers supporting plant operations.
Support the implementation and use of CMMS systems, safety management systems, and operational technologies.
Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Participate in management meetings, client meetings, and training sessions as required.
Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to all safety protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of campus operations.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Valid 2nd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Qualification for Nova Scotia (or interprovincial equivalent recognized in Canada).
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience operating and maintaining central heating plants, refrigeration plants, or similar industrial utility systems.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a unionized environment is considered a strong asset.
Strong knowledge of steam generation, refrigeration systems, energy management, preventative maintenance, and plant operations.
Experience interpreting and applying Collective Agreements, workplace policies, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and support employee development.
Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, operational reports, and capital improvement recommendations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Proficiency with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), Microsoft Office 365, and workplace management software.
Knowledge of Maximo, Keystone Work Order System, UKG, and IMS Safety Database is considered an asset.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients, employees, contractors, and stakeholders.
Commitment to safety, ethics, professionalism, and Sodexo’s Zero Harm Mindset.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and respond effectively to operational emergencies when required.

Additional Information

What Makes Sodexo Different:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

Flexible work environment  
Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
Training and development programs  
Countless opportunities for growth  
Corporate responsibility & sustainability  
An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
And so much more!

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Division: Canada Universities

Province: NS

Bonus AIP Eligible/Bonus AIP Eligible: No

Language Requirements/Exigences linguistiques: English

Position Type/Type de poste: Salary

Job Type/Type d'emploi: Permanent

Fly in-Fly out /Vol d'arrivée-vol de départ: No

Compensation: CAD 70000 - CAD 80000 - yearly

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Responsibilities

The Chief Operating Engineer leads the safe and efficient operation of the university's Central Heating and Refrigeration plants while ensuring regulatory compliance. This role involves supervising staff, managing maintenance programs, and overseeing utility consumption and energy efficiency initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid 2nd Class Power Engineer’s Certificate of Qualification for Nova Scotia or an interprovincial equivalent. A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in industrial utility systems and strong leadership skills in a unionized environment are required.

Skills

Power Engineering
Steam Generation
Refrigeration Systems
Energy Management
Preventative Maintenance
Budgeting
Team Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Operational Reporting
CMMS
Safety Management
Performance Management
Risk Assessment
Capital Planning
Problem Solving

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Competitive compensation
Employee benefits
Training and development programs
Growth opportunities
Corporate responsibility and sustainability

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Keywords

Power Engineer
Central Heating Plant
Refrigeration Plant
Steam Generation
Energy Management
Preventative Maintenance
CMMS
Maximo
Keystone Work Order System
UKG
IMS Safety Database
Collective Agreement
Regulatory Compliance
Capital Planning
Operational Efficiency
Safety Protocols
PPE
Budgeting
Forecasting
Sustainability
Industrial Utility Systems
Performance Management
Standard Operating Procedures
Risk Assessment
Microsoft Office 365

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