Maintenance Supervisor

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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.