Maintenance Manager

Domtar Corporation; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading producer in the pulp and paper industry is seeking a Maintenance Manager for their Port Alberni facility. This full-time role focuses on overseeing maintenance functions to ensure equipment reliability, manage budgets, and lead safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will engage with union representatives and collaborate with peers across mills to enhance operational efficiency.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance functions of the mill, ensuring equipment reliability.
• Manage departmental budgets and advise senior management on financial matters.
• Lead safety programs and collaborate with Maintenance Supervisors.

Job description

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Position: Maintenance Manager

Department: Maintenance (MN00)

Location: Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce comprises 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths, and numerous opportunities for learning and growth.

The Port Alberni facility is seeking a talented individual to fill the full-time, permanent position of Maintenance Manager. This role oversees the maintenance functions of the mill, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation, with a primary goal of maintaining equipment reliability to meet production targets while managing costs effectively.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and oversee maintenance activities at the mill.
2. Participate in recruiting trades personnel, assess job performance, and support training and development.
3. Manage departmental budgets, prioritize expenditures, and advise senior management on financial matters.
4. Ensure compliance with labor contracts and company policies.
5. Lead safety programs and environmental policies in collaboration with Maintenance Supervisors and tradesmen.
6. Engage with union representatives to resolve grievances and manage contracting issues, participating in relevant committees.
7. Collaborate with peers in other mills to develop knowledge sharing networks.

Salary range: $150,000 - $170,000 per annum (actual salary will depend on education, experience, and internal parity).

Domtar is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a dynamic team with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We provide an inclusive, rewarding, and safe work environment that supports skill development.