Power Engineer

Job Postings | January 19, 2026 Power Engineer

We are looking for a Power Engineer to join our team to fill an existing vacancy.  The ideal candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team and must have a 3rd Class Certificate or higher at the time of applying for the position. The starting hourly rate of pay is $38.71 and after approximately two (2) months of training will move to $43.63.  Shift workers are scheduled to work a four on, four off 12-hour shift rotation and are paid shift and Sunday premiums.

Skills and Responsibilities:

  • Monitors all processes and equipment in the steam plant and/or recovery department,
  • Operate and maintain low- and high-pressure steam systems,
  • Operate equipment to support various production units including turbines, pumps, compressors, cooling towers and gas systems,
  • Performs housekeeping duties and operational maintenance as assigned,
  • Provide isolation, lockouts, clearances and safe work permits on Utilities systems and process equipment,
  • Previous experience working in an industrial facility would be an asset.

Compensation:

  • Candidates with a 3rd Class Certificate start at $38.71/hour and after approximately two months of training move to $43.63. There are also shift and Sunday pay premiums and opportunities to move to higher level positions including shift supervisor and incentives for employees to obtain their 2nd Class and 1st Class Certificates.
  • There is an opportunity for employees to earn an additional $1.00/hour once an on-line pulp and paper certification course is completed. The course is paid for by the Company.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision care and medical benefits along with vacation and a defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.

Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper (TBPP) is a leading northern bleached softwood and hardwood kraft pulp, newsprint, directory and energy producer.  Located on Lake Superior, the Thunder Bay mill has been a landmark company of Northwestern Ontario since 1924.  In August 2023 Atlas Holdings established Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper as an independent pulp and paper operation, joining Atlas’ global family of manufacturing and distribution businesses.

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environment. We accommodate the needs of individuals under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of any accessibility needs. Only selected candidates will be contacted.  Candidates should forward their resume to philip.turcotte@tbpulpandpaper.com.