Senior Food Process Engineer

LAPORTE is a consulting engineering firm specializing in pharmaceutical, agrifood, industrial biotech and industrial plant processes, which has been in business for 25 years. Today, the company has 25 offices across North America and Europe, and over 480 employees with a passion for engineering.

We offer a stimulating environment where autonomy, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of our daily work. We believe in a flexible working environment that values work-life balance while encouraging efficiency and creativity on a daily basis.

Discover an employer who takes care of its greatest asset: its employees!

LAPORTE is seeking a Senior Food Process Engineer with 10 to 12 years of experience in process design for the food, beverage, or biotech industry to join our team in Toronto, Ontario. Our Senior Food Process Engineer will be responsible for designing and managing process engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry codes and standards, and contributing to multidisciplinary teams across North America.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Participate in client needs and project definition;
  • Review client specifications;
  • Lead all project phases and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards, defined scope, timelines, and budget;
  • Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs, drawings, and specifications;
  • Review engineering deliverables, maintain high-quality standards, and define project risks;
  • Conduct work in accordance with Laporte’s Professional Practice Management Plan and guidelines;
  • Write technical reports and analyses to support design submissions;
  • Review shop drawings for compliance and participate in the development of engineering standards;
  • Obtain proposals from and follow up with suppliers and contractors;
  • Visit and survey project sites for project-related activities;
  • Manage deliverables and project execution (estimated 50% of workload);
  • Conduct process, utilities, and mechanical designs (estimated 50% of workload);
  • Work collaboratively as part of multidisciplinary design teams across North America;
  • Chair project team meetings;
  • Maintain a detailed understanding of local codes and standards applicable to the industry and projects;
  • Maintain a reference set of standards and in-house best practices;
  • Suggest, contribute, and champion initiatives to improve the firm’s operations and procedures;
  • Support positive client and other discipline consultant interactions;
  • Pursue business development and future growth opportunities across various regions.

Qualifications:

  • BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related fields;
  • Provincial (P. Eng) designation or eligibility;
  • 10 to 12 years of progressive experience in process design & project management for the food, beverage, or biotech industry;
  • Experience in fluid and bulk materials handling processes, including process flow diagrams, heat and material balances, and P&IDs;
  • Experience designing sanitary process systems, including piping, vessels, and CIP systems;
  • Familiarity with CFIA and HACCP requirements;
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing (an asset);
  • Knowledge of post-implementation continuous improvement efforts and methodology;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD, and Revit;
  • Flexibility to travel to manufacturing sites as needed;

Benefits – What We Have to Offer:

  • Competitive Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and industry standards;
  • Health and Wellness Programs: Comprehensive group health insurance coverage from day one (medical, dental, vision, childcare);
  • Retirement Plans: Employer-contributed RRSP plan at 4%;
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work mode, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office;
  • Professional Development: A work environment that encourages empowerment and professional growth. Professional reimbursement fees (e.g., APEGA, PEO) covered by the company;
  • Career Advancement Opportunities: Mentorship programs, trainings, cross-department opportunities, etc.;
  • Work-Life Balance: 3 weeks of regular vacation with 1 week of paid vacation during the Christmas holidays. Personal/Sick leave of almost 1 week;
  • Inclusive Culture: A diverse, flexible, and non-conformist work environment that values equity, work-life balance, and promotes efficiency in daily tasks with enormous growth opportunities;
  • Team-Building Activities: Lunch & Learn sessions, team retreats, outdoor activities, family get-togethers, and workshops;
  • Other Benefits: Public transport and telephone reimbursement.

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Send us your application today. We look forward to meeting you!

The LAPORTE team



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