Careers that Canada Depends On

Canada’s corrugated packaging sector is an essential part of the country’s supply chain, supporting industries like food, agriculture, retail, and e-commerce. Across the wider paper packaging sector, the industry provides approximately 27,000 jobs in Canada, offering stable, well-paying careers in a growing manufacturing field.

With facilities located across the country, careers in corrugated packaging combine advanced manufacturing, innovation, and environmental responsibility. It’s a dependable industry that keeps Canada’s economy moving while offering long-term opportunities for people who want meaningful, hands-on work.

Sample Career Options

Entry-Level & Production Roles

These are common starting points and often don’t require specialized degrees:

• General Labourer / Machine Operator
• Corrugator Production Worker
• Assembly / Converting Operators
• Maintenance Assistants / Helpers in Production 

Technical & Skilled Roles

These involve more specialized knowledge and often benefit from post-secondary training:

• Packaging Structural Designer / Design Engineer
• Packaging Engineering Technician
• Maintenance Technicians / Millwrights / Electricians

Supervisory & Operations

A experience in production and processes grows, career paths open into supervision and operations leadership:

• Production Supervisor / Operations Supervisor
• Plant / Operations Manager
• Quality Assurance / Continuous Improvement Roles

Sales, Customer Success & Commercial

Corrugated companies also need commercial professionals focused on customers and business growth:

• Sales Representative / Outside Sales
• National/Regional Sales Manager
• Customer Service / Account Coordinator
• Customer Solutions Manager / Project Manager

Specialty & Corporate Careers

Beyond core manufacturing and sales, there are opportunities in:

• Supply Chain / Logistics / Procurement
• Sustainability & Regulatory Compliance
• Marketing & Brand Management
• Health & Safety Specialists

We encourage you to visit our members’ website for current opportunities across Canada.