Chief Engineer, Boiler

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About Us

At Atlantic Packaging, every box tells a story and yours begins here. As a proudly Canadian-owned company with over 80 years of excellence in the corrugated packaging industry with operations within North America (Ontario, Quebec and United States), we’re committed to sustainability, customer excellence and community impact. Since 1945, we’ve supported local jobs and built a legacy of trust with our clients and team members. At Atlantic, your ideas matter, your growth is supported and your work makes a real impact.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Chief Engineer, Boiler room for our Scarborough facility.  Reporting to the Mill Manager, this position provides critical operational leadership to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient functioning of all boiler house systems. This includes maintaining essential equipment such as boilers, air compressors, fluidized bed units, heating systems, and fire‑protection systems.

What you'll do

• Responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, installation, improvement, and budgeting of all boiler house systems, including boilers, the fluidized bed boiler, air compressors, steam heaters (including glycol systems), and fire‑protection equipment


• Ensure full compliance with TSSA requirements, environmental legislation, and all other applicable standards and regulations


• Maintain all boiler plant operations and procedures in alignment with factory specifications and regulatory guidelines


• Lead, supervise, and develop Shift Engineers to support operational excellence


• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as steam heaters, boilers, compressed air systems, boiler water treatment equipment, glycol heating systems, the fluidized bed unit, and fire‑protection systems


• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency


• Oversee and coordinate contractors, and provide training to team members as required


• Actively participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team and First Aid Team


• Manage the daily operation and maintenance of steam boilers, screw air compressors, as well as the solid fuel‑burning fluidized bed boiler


• Oversee maintenance of steam and condensate systems for the steam dryer cans in the Liner Mill, including TSSA certification requirements

What You Bring

• TSSA‑approved 1st Class Operating Engineer Certification


• Minimum 10 years of progressive operating experience


• Several years of supervisory and management experience, ideally in a unionized environment


• Deep knowledge of boiler operations, water treatment, compressed air systems, glycol heating, and fluidized bed units


• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and improve complex boiler house equipment


• Strong ability to lead, supervise, coach, and develop engineering staff


• Skilled in managing budgets, planning maintenance, and coordinating contractors


• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal abilities


• Proven success working collaboratively as a team player


• Comfortable using email systems, MS Word, Excel, and computerized maintenance, purchasing, and technical software related to boiler systems

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage (dependents included)


• Teamwork-focused culture with sustainability initiatives and social events


• A culture of appreciation through a point-based recognition


• Opportunities for advancement and internal movement


• Education assistance for continuous skill development


• Academic scholarships for employees’ children


• Safety equipment and PPE support program

Inclusion and Accessibility

Atlantic Packaging is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible and respectful environment for all candidates. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team—we’re here to support you.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Atlantic Packaging. While we appreciate the time and effort invested, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal and background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range :  $112,000 - 143,000 per year. A candidate’s experience and knowledge may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy.