Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Position Snapshot

Business areas:
Nestle Canada Inc.

Job title:

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Location:

Toronto; ON located at 72 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B6, ON Site

Compensation Range: $71,000 - $85,000

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

While Nestlé is known for Kit Kat, Gerber, and Nescafe, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people‑focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good.

We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring reliable, safe, and compliant operation of building systems, utilities, and production‑support infrastructure. The role safeguards food safety by design by maintaining the building infrastructure, minimizes downtime, and supports manufacturing productivity and compliance by maintaining equipment such as HVAC, fire safety system, CCTV surveillance, building infrastructure, warehouse conveyers, facilities piping etc. This role is a key contributor for implementation of programs to strengthen food safety compliance, and continuous improvement culture following the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy.

This position is an existing vacancy.

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance for assigned areas and equipment. Conduct facility walks, inspections, and infrastructure condition reviews.
• Maintain work areas to Nestlé Quality & 5S Standards and prevent waste of energy, materials, and resources.
• Ensure proper functioning of auxiliaries like Fire alarm system, warehouse conveyers, CCTV system, dock levelers, access control system etc.
• Diagnose issues and perform repairs to minimize downtime. Maintain records of repairs and inspections.
• Oversee building systems performance, energy usage monitoring, and cost‑reduction initiatives.

• Lead closure of infrastructure related gaps identified in IPM (Pest Management audit) to support food safety and food defense.
• Ensure all repairs comply with GMP, HACCP, allergen management, and sanitation expectations typical to Canadian food plants.
• Perform and document safety inspections consistent with food manufacturing standards and statutory requirements e.g. water line backflow prevention devices, asbestos study etc.

• Implement PM programs to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment life for HVAC and other building management systems, schedule regular inspections and upgrades.
• Develop preventive maintenance procedures for facility infrastructure, utilities, and production support assets.
• Monitor system functionality to identify improvements or required upgrades.

• Comply with all Nestlé personal safety and food safety regulations, including SHE, LOTO, chemical handling, and permit‑to‑work requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian building codes, TSSA (Technical Standards & Safety Authority), OSHA, and provincial regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.

• Coordinate with external contractors for specialized maintenance, repairs, utilities, and capital projects.
• Collaborate with production, warehouse, engineering, QA, and sanitation teams to prioritize work and minimize disruption.
• Supervise skilled trades personnel, including pipe fitters, carpenters, and HVAC assistants.
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