Maintenance and Reliability Manager

Agropur; Boisbriand; On-site; CAD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible group insurance plan, incl. &

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pension plan with company contribute.

Career development and training

Job summary

Agropur in Boisbriand, QC seeks a Maintenance Engineering lead to oversee maintenance of automated distribution centre systems, ensure reliability, and coordinate with IT, Operations and suppliers. The role emphasizes safety and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in industrial maintenance, strong CMMS and reliability knowledge, and fluent English/French communication for cross-provincial collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, reliability or automation.
• Experience managing vendors and service contracts.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance and reliability principles.
• Experience with automation in highly automated/robotic environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance for the distribution centre's automated systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure equipment reliability by monitoring performance, analyzing incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Assist in commissioning, testing and stabilizing new installations and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Operations, IT, suppliers and partners to optimize facility performance and reliability.
• Plan and oversee maintenance of building systems including electrical, HVAC and refrigeration.
• Manage suppliers, service contracts and procurement of parts and services.
• Identify safety, reliability and business continuity risks and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Reliability principles

Failure analysis

CMMS

Education

College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS tools

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Location: Boisbriand, Quebec (automated distribution centre)

Salary: Salary Grade 006: $100,900 to $126,100. (Base salary will be determined based on your academic background, experience, training, and job-related competencies.)

Benefits

• Recognition of years of service for vacation entitlement calculations.
• Flexible group insurance plan, including telemedicine services.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, training, etc.).
• Pension plan with company contributions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance activities for the distribution centre’s automated systems, equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure equipment reliability and availability by monitoring performance indicators, analyzing incidents and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Participate in the commissioning, testing and stabilization of new installations and contribute to the continuous improvement of automated systems.
• Work closely with Operations, IT, suppliers and technology partners to optimize the performance and reliability of the facility.
• Plan and oversee maintenance of the building and its infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Manage suppliers and technical service partners, ensure compliance with service agreements, and coordinate the procurement of required parts and services.
• Identify and manage risks related to safety, equipment reliability and business continuity while ensuring compliance with applicable maintenance standards and programs.
• Manage budgets, performance indicators and maintenance inventories while fostering a culture focused on safety, preventive maintenance and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in industrial maintenance, reliability, or automation, ideally within a highly automated or robotic environment.
• Experience managing vendors, technical partners, and service contracts, with the ability to evaluate and challenge proposed technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance, reliability principles, failure analysis, and CMMS tools.
• Good understanding of automated systems and building infrastructure, including electrical, HVAC, and refrigeration systems.
• Experience supporting the commissioning, start-up, or stabilization of new facilities, considered an asset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English (English is required to collaborate with colleagues in other Canadian provinces).

EEO & Inclusion

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation.

Additional Information

• Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
• Agropur is an E-Verify Employer (US Operations).
• Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.