Join Riverside Natural Foods Ltd., a Canadian-based, family-owned, and globally operating business, committed to leaving the world better than we found it. As a B-Corp certified, Triple-Bottom Line company, we proudly manufacture nutritious, 'better-for-you' snacks such as MadeGood and GOOD TO GO. We value teamwork, humility, respect, ownership, adaptability, grit, and fun.
We’re on an ambitious mission to double our business by 2030, and we need talented individuals like you to help us reach new heights. At Riverside, you’ll have the opportunity to chart your own path to success while contributing to ours. We believe anything worth doing is worth doing right, and our values will guide us through the rugged terrain – and yes, it will get rough. But that’s what makes the journey worthwhile.
So, lace up your boots and let’s tackle the climb together.
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PurposeAs a Sr Project Engineering Specialist, you enhance the company’s performance by:
Designing and implementing new manufacturing and packaging processes in accordance to GMPInitiating and executing capacity expansion projectsProviding subject matter expertise in new equipment introduction and project managementReducing manufacturing costs through automation and continuous improvementIncreasing the OEE of existing processesDemonstrating stakeholder and contractor managementEstablishing ways of working to execute innovations right first timeProviding coaching and mentoring to team members and colleagues
Primary ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate and uphold Riverside’s Core ValuesLead project origination, evaluation, vendor selection and negotiation activities through to commissioningProject management in developing and executing project justification, risk analysis, cost estimates, budget management, timelines,



scope management, and ROI.
Scope and develop comprehensive capital budget in a formal project investment proposalPrepare User Requirement Specifications (URS) for new equipment and participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)Generate technical bid packages for contractors prior to project executionDesign equipment/plant layout in conjunction with stakeholders with safety, ergonomics, efficiency and material/people flow in mind.
Manage contractors and stakeholders through effective communication and ways of workingEstablish and execute handover processes to ensure innovations are executed right first timeCollaborate with all departments to identify opportunities and execute efficientlyDemonstrates OWNERSHIP by originating and implementing continuous improvement projects with a sense of urgencyPursue learning opportunities that will assist the company in launching new products and deploying new technologiesKeeps the work atmosphere FUN by keeping it light and welcomingOther related duties as assigned
Education And QualificationsMinimum 8 years experience in capital project management in the CPG industry (Food Manufacturing preferred)Passion for the food industry and the field of engineeringExperience working with cross-functional teams to meet project deliverablesExperience working in a plant manufacturing environmentUndergraduate degree in Engineering,



PEng an assetProficient in AutoCAD and MS OfficeTEAM player with a positive attitudePASSIONATE with a positive attitude with a desire to learn and collaborateExceptional time management and organizational skills, self-starter with a high level of initiative and ADAPTABILITYDemonstrates HUMILITY throughout the company on a daily basisAptitude to exhibit, RESPECT and protect Riverside’s Core Values in a changing workplace
Please note this role is an existing vacancy.
Salary Range: $90,000 CAD
- $119,000 CAD
At Riverside, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. The range above reflects the target compensation for the position at the time of posting. Exact compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education, and training, as well as other organizational needs, while balancing internal equity.
What We ExpectValues-led: You’ll be a member of a thoughtful and compassionate team that prioritizes respect, teamwork and resourcefulness along with a good dash of fun. Sometimes, even making granola bars is hard, and life’s too short to take ourselves so seriously that we don’t enjoy the journey.
Unparalleled experiences and opportunities: We’re still determining who we are and what we can be. Help us shape what this organization will look like and what we’ll offer the world, into the future. This means rolling up your sleeves and sometimes building the process – fast – while employing it. At Riverside, progress occasionally means proceeding imperfectly, and we’re okay with that, as long as we’re staying true to our values and learning and improving along the way.
Access to everyone: We’re a flat organization with few

📌 Senior Project Engineering Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. (Home of MadeGood)
📍 Winnipeg