Maintenance Supervisor

IMP Aerospace and Defence; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Grant Program

Scholarship Program

3 paid personal days

12 statutory holidays

Job summary

IMP Aerospace & Defence is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Halifax to lead the maintenance team in achieving cost, schedule, and quality objectives. You will manage the PM system, training, and subcontracted services while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires post-secondary education or a journeyman qualification, experience in managing direct reports, and strong problem-solving and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education in production, facilities/property management or industrial operations.
• Journeyman trade certification or equivalent asset.
• Experience managing direct reports in production/maintenance environments.
• Ability to work in a team to achieve operations goals.
• Self-motivated and well organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Project and operational management skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and cost constraints.
• Aviation knowledge (fixed/rotary wing) preferred for military applications.
• Eligibility for Canadian CGP/ITAR and security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns and supervises the work of the Maintenance team.
• Manage the Preventative Maintenance (PM) System.
• Ensure cost, schedule and quality objectives are met as efficiently as possible.
• Manage key and lock distribution.
• Maintain a high standard of discipline and conduct within the maintenance team; counsel individuals as required.
• Ensure that all members of the Maintenance Team receive appropriate training and maintain applicable certifications.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate environmental programs to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Manage sub-contracted services daily, negotiate contracts.
• Participate in company proposals when assigned.
• Liaise with Facilities Manager to facilitate completion of assigned projects.
• Update applicable SPPs to reflect facility changes as appropriate.
• Ensure work is done in accordance with all applicable codes, orders and procedures.
• Maintain high standard of general maintenance practice and workplace organization; identify health and safety issues.
• Performs various clerical duties including timekeeping and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

OSH knowledge

Project management

Budgeting knowledge

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Maintenance operations

Education

Technologist certificate or equivalent

Journeyman trade certification

Job description

Why Choose IMP Aerospace & Defence:

IMP Aerospace & Defence is not only one of the leading companies in the Aerospace field, but we are also one of the most engaging and equality advocating companies to work for. We believe that regardless of where you work at IMP Aerospace & Defence, you are a part of our ever-growing team. IMP is able to achieve success through this teamwork mindset. That is why at IMP, you are not defined by your role.

Position Overview:

What You Will Do:

• Plans, assigns and supervises the work of Maintenance team.
• Manage the Preventative Maintenance (PM) System.
• Ensure cost, schedule and quality objectives are met as efficiently as possible.
• Manage key and lock distribution.
• Maintain a high standard of discipline and conduct within the maintenance team; counsel individuals as required.
• Ensure that all members of the Maintenance Team receive appropriate training and maintain applicable certifications.
• Develop, monitor and evaluate environmental programs to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Manage sub-contracted services daily, negotiate contracts.
• Participate in company proposals when assigned.
• Liaise with Facilities Manager to facilitate completion of assigned projects.
• Update applicable SPPs to reflect facility changes as appropriate.
• Ensures work is done in accordance with all applicable codes, orders and procedures.
• Ensures that a high standard of general maintenance practice is followed, and that the workplace is kept clean and organized, and all health and safety related issues are promptly identified to his superiors.
• Maintains a high standard of discipline and conduct within their group; councils individuals as required.
• Performs various clerical duties including timekeeping, report generation on timekeeping, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring:

• Post secondary, Technologist certificate, or equivalent combination of skills and experience in the field of Production and/or Facilities/Property Management or Industrial Operations.
• Past Journeyman qualified in a trade with a good understanding of related trades would be considered an asset.
• Experience managing direct reports in a production and/or maintenance operation required.
• The ability to work in a team environment to achieve the operations goals.
• The applicant must be self-motivated, well organized with demonstrated problem solving abilities.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements.
• Project and operational management skills.
• Knowledge of operational budgetary constraints.
• Knowledge of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, preferably in military applications would be considered an asset.
• Must be eligible to meet requirements for Canadian controlled goods program (CGP), U.S. international traffic in arms regulations (ITAR) and Canadian government security clearances.

What We Will Do For You:

• All IMP's benefits become effective on your first day of work, regardless of your position.
• Employees are entitled to 3 paid personal days and 12 statutory holidays per year.
• We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package, including RRSP Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Long Service Awards, Volunteer Grant Program, Scholarship Program, and more!

IMP is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels. We welcome applicants from Indigenous People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self identify on either your cover letter or resume.