HVAC Technician - Maintenance

Cat Mechanical Services Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Curaleaf International is seeking a Senior Maintenance Technician to own reliability and continuous improvement of our facility infrastructure and production systems. You will lead preventive and corrective maintenance across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems, driving root-cause improvements while minimizing downtime.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will mentor junior staff, maintain auditable records, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years progressive industrial maintenance experience.
• Proven ability to independently troubleshoot and repair complex systems.
• Hands-on experience with CMMS and preventive maintenance programmes.
• Background in regulated production environments (cannabis/pharma) valued.
• Strong safety-minded and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and document preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance with CMMS.
• Independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and building systems.
• Investigate recurring failures and drive improvements to reliability.
• Support on-call rotation for 24/7 operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

CMMS

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Apprenticeship/Technical training

Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A)

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Maintenance Technician, where you will take ownership of the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of our facility infrastructure, production systems, and critical equipment. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will serve as a senior technical resource - independently diagnosing and resolving complex mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and facility challenges across our regulated production site.

This is more than a maintenance role - it's an opportunity to shape how our site operates. You'll lead preventive and corrective maintenance, identify recurring issues, drive root-cause improvements, and collaborate cross-functionally to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency. If you're a skilled problem-solver who takes pride in keeping complex systems running at their best, we want to hear from you.

ABOUT US

Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amid a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU-GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU-GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU-GMP producer Northern Green Canada.

Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

Our Values: Lead & Inspire, Commit to Win, Driven to Deliver Excellence, Customer Obsession, One Curaleaf

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Maintenance & Technical Leadership

• Plan, execute, and document preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance using our CMMS ensuring full traceability and accuracy
• Independently troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, and building systems from conveyors, pumps, and motors to controls and environmental infrastructure
• Investigate recurring equipment failures, identify root causes, and recommend design, process, or maintenance improvements to boost reliability
• Perform emergency/breakdown maintenance and participate in our on-call rotation to support 24/7 operational needs
• Manage competing priorities balancing safety, production requirements, and business impact with minimal supervision

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Work in full alignment with CGMP, company safety policies, and regulatory standards including lockout/tagout, confined space, and working-at-height protocols
• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable maintenance records
• Support internal/external audits and inspections as a subject matter expert
• Stop work and elevate when issues exceed your authorised scope safety always comes first
• Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Facilities teams to plan work and minimise operational disruption
• Share knowledge, mentor less experienced technicians, and help build a culture of excellence
• Drive efficiency, cost-reduction, and reliability improvements across the site

WHAT YOU BRING

Education & Trade Background

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Apprenticeship, trade school, or technical training in Industrial Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC, or a related field strongly preferred

Certifications

• Industrial Mechanic Millwright (433A) or Red Seal endorsement - preferred
• Additional certifications in Electrical, HVAC/Refrigeration, Plumbing, Welding, or Controls - considered a strong asset

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years progressive industrial maintenance experience
• Proven track record of independently troubleshooting and repairing complex systems
• Hands-on experience with CMMS platforms and preventive maintenance programmes
• Background in manufacturing, regulated production, food/pharma, or cannabis - highly valued
• Experience mentoring or guiding junior staff - preferred

Core Skills

• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and industrial electrical systems
• Deep understanding of reliability-centred maintenance principles
• Clear communicator - able to explain technical issues to non-technical stakeholders
• Safety-minded, detail-oriented, and committed to doing things the right way
• Flexible - willing to work overtime, on-call shifts, and respond to emergencies as needed

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs regularly
• Exposure to production/cultivation environments - PPE provided and required
• On-call rotation participation as required

WHY JOIN US?

• Be part of a leading cannabis & healthcare organisation, growing and innovating rapidly
• Work with modern equipment and experienced teams who value reliability and excellence
• Opportunities to upskill, mentor, and grow your career within the wider Curaleaf network