Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

Tbpulpandpaper; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper seeks an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor to lead a unionized mill maintenance team and external contractors in a safe, productive environment. You will focus on minimizing downtime while maximizing quality and production.

The role requires a red seal trade certificate or electrical engineering degree, plus 2+ years supervising trades in an industrial setting. Strong communication, planning, and CMMS experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Red seal trade certificate or electrical engineering degree/diploma.
• 2+ years supervising trades in a unionized industrial setting.
• Excellent communication and continual improvement mindset.
• Strong planning, prioritizing, and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a unionized maintenance team and external contractors to minimize downtime and maximize production.
• Coordinate routine and preventive maintenance with tradespersons and planners.
• Collaborate with operating departments to complete mechanical maintenance.
• Mentor and coach employees with active observation and feedback.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Planning & delegation

Multi-priority management

Microsoft Office

CMMS experience

Education

Red seal trade certificate

Electrical engineering degree/diploma

2+ years supervisory experience in unionized industrial setting

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

Job Postings | June 17, 2026 Electrical Maintenance Supervisor

The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for providing supervision and direction to unionized mill maintenance personnel and external maintenance contractors to work in a safe and productive manner to maximize quality and production while minimizing production and maintenance costs and unscheduled downtime. The ideal candidate for this existing vacancy will possess the drive and passion to continuously improve upon the health and safety, efficiency, production and maintenance cost targets for the site.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure company policies and values are implemented and maintained throughout the organization and all legal requirements are met.
• Lead a unionized team in optimizing maintenance as well as coordinate schedule routine and preventative maintenance functions by tradespersons.
• Work closely with operating departments and planners to complete mechanical maintenance.
• Mentor and coach employees through active observation and provide feedback.

Your Profile:

• Candidates should have a red seal trade certificate, diploma, degree in electrical engineering or at least 2 years of experience supervising trades in a unionized environment in an industrial facility.
• Excellent communicator, insightful, self-aware, and able to listen to employees and integrate feedback into the operations. Strong belief in continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills including planning, prioritizing, and delegating.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office and previous experience using a CMMS.
• Candidates must be able to legally work within Canada at the time of applying for the position.

Compensation:

• This is a salary position in the $90,000 to $110,000 range depending upon experience plus an annual bonus and relocation assistance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental vision care and medical benefits along with vacation and defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.

Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper (TBPP)is a leading northern bleached softwood kraft pulp and power producer. Located on Lake Superior, the Thunder Bay mill has been a landmark company of Northwestern Ontario since 1924. In August 2023, Atlas' established Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper as an independent pulp 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 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.