Maintenance Supervisor

Richardson International has been dedicated to Canadian agriculture for over 165 years. We are a global leader in agriculture and food processing, building a strong reputation for excellence across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. Richardson Oilseed is one of Canada’s oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. It produces bulk canola oil and meal and a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils, and shortenings for industrial, retail and food service markets.

We are looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead our maintenance team at the Lethbridge location.

• Direct daily maintenance activities, set priorities, assign work, and coordinate with production and stakeholders.
• Supervise, coach, and develop maintenance personnel and contractors while administering policies and collective agreements.
• Plan and manage maintenance schedules, parts procurement, contractor work, and resource allocation.
• Monitor budgets, approve purchases, and provide technical support to optimize operational performance.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices, ensuring compliance with OH&S, GMP, HACCP, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead safety activities including inspections, audits, meetings, and maintaining clean and safe work environments.
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and ensure adherence to safety programs by employees and contractors.
• Analyze equipment failures using root cause and reliability-centered maintenance methods; implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting, emergency repairs, shutdown execution, and equipment commissioning while driving process improvements.
• Manage CMMS data, work orders, asset records, scheduling, and workforce time administration.
• Track maintenance KPIs and ensure accurate reporting to support planning and performance improvement.

• Engineering diploma or Red Seal trade certification with relevant industrial maintenance experience.
• 2–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in maintenance or operations.
• Strong knowledge of CMMS, maintenance planning, and reliability practices (RCA/RCM).
• Experience with budgeting, procurement, and contractor/vendor management.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Richardson International provides a comprehensive compensation package consisting of a competitive salary, pension, a flexible benefits plan, and training and career development opportunities.

Interested candidates should apply online by July 13, 2026.

Richardson values diversity in the workplace. Women, Indigenous Peoples, Visible Minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self‑identify.