Maintenance Supervisor

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor & Chief Engineer in Hamilton to lead a multi‑discipline team across HVAC, boilers, and building systems. The role focuses on reliability, safety, and cost management within the Equipment Maintenance Program for assigned assets.

You will manage work orders in CMMS, mentor trades, and drive energy savings while maintaining compliant operations and strong stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Power Engineering (2–3 years) from a community college.
• TSSA 2nd Class Engineer certification or higher.
• Experience supervising operating engineers in a large plant, ideally in a unionized setting.
• Experience with HVAC and Refrigeration systems is required/desired.
• Familiarity with CMMS and Building Automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a team of multi-discipline tradesmen and operating engineers.
• Manages preventative and corrective maintenance activities and schedules.
• Ensures compliance with Health & Safety Program and department KPIs.
• Provides technical guidance for building services policies and new projects.
• Oversees procurement and coordination of maintenance work with contractors.
• Maintains and analyzes equipment performance to meet energy efficiency goals.

Skills

Team supervision

HVAC

Project management

Communication

Health & Safety leadership

Education

Power Engineering diploma

TSSA 2nd Class Engineer

Tools

CMMS

Building automation systems

Job description

Position Details

Job Number:

JR02401

Department:

Plant Maintenance Combined

Job Type:

Regular, Full time

Work Environment:

In-Person

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$47.4658 - $55.026

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-10-15

Closing Date:

2026-10-22

Job Description

Position Summary:
The Maintenance Supervisor & Chief Engineer is defined as the Equipment Reliability Asset Owner for assigned asset; accountable for overall equipment reliability asset maintenance budget and cost performance. They have accountability for ensuring the total technically based “Equipment Maintenance Program (EMP) is in place for the asset. As a people manager the Maintenance Supervisor & Chief Engineer is directly accountable for the work executed by assigned resources their performance management and resulting Health and Safety performance.

The Maintenance Supervisor & Chief provides technical support (research solutions standards etc.) to the Redevelopment Team and Trade personnel including advanced and specialized support in various building system and building sciences.

The Maintenance Supervisor & Chief Engineer also reviews and analyses information and recommends or implements changes or improvements to the Building Services policies procedures and processes maintenance routines and contracted services. This position is also responsible for management and administration of work orders (both corrective and preventative) on the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System.) for their respective employees.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 3 year diploma from Community College in Power Engineering
• Certificate of Qualification issued from TSSA as 2nd Class Engineer, or greater
• Membership in related associations such as ASHRAE CHES SMRP IFMA BOMA is an asset
• Two to three years practical and related experience supervising operating engineer’s in a 2nd Class Plant, activity preferably in a unionized environment
• Experience in a technical trade role, such as HVAC and Refrigeration is desired
• Project Management experience with plant or infrastructure renewal is preferred
• Experience with Building Automation and Management systems, operating and maintaining boilers, chillers, and other plant equipment is required
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) is required
• Must have excellent ability to clearly explain advanced technical operations and issues in a manner that is easily understood both verbally and written

Responsibilities:

• Fulfills all requirements of a Supervisor under the Health & Safety Program.
  -Supervises a team of multi-discipline tradesmen (HVAC and Refrigeration) and operating engineers.
• Supervises activities for preventative and corrective maintenance of both employees and external contractors.
• Monitors the workload and schedules and makes changes or improvements as necessary.
• Holds team members accountable for performing their designated tasks against specific work directions.
• Champions the Health & Safety Program for assigned resources by holding team members accountable for performing their designated roles.
• Leads the Performance Management Process (Attendance Performance Reviews, etc.) and holds team members accountable for their roles in the Performance Management Process.
• Ensures medical gas orders are completed on schedule and follows up on orders to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Oversees the operation of the steam heating and cooling plants, HVAC equipment and systems, Heat Recovery Systems, and Medical Gas Systems
• Coaches and mentors assigned workforce in order to meet asset performance standards in support of department goals.
• Ensures that all equipment and systems function properly and efficiently to achieve energy savings, energy sustainability, and works closely with the Energy & BAS Lead to ensure energy savings and reduced utility consumption, etc.
• Coaches Trades to identify and provide solutions for technical and process issues and problems.
• Adheres to all SJHH policies and Building Services house rules controlling availability of work group resources such as vacations shift changes hours of work etc.
• Interacts with governing bodies (TSSA, Fire Department, Insurance Companies, and other external entities as required, etc.) to ensure SJHH meets or exceeds code requirements.
• Monitors performance and conducts quality inspections on contractor and employee work and provides guidance or initiates corrective action as required.
• Assists and leads in various project management (i.e., replacements, overhauls, maintenance, etc.) activities for related infrastructure equipment and systems.
• Assists the Manager of Building Services & Biomedical Engineering to develop and maintain a system of reduced demand maintenance and increased preventative maintenance to ensure efficient operation of hospital infrastructure and management of resources.
• Develops various SOPs for work activities within areas of responsibility.
• Monitors and manages legislative compliance requirements and provides reports and interface with the authorities.
• Monitors and manages all work activities ensuring compliance with all legislated requirements as well as department KPI’s.
• Provides technical expertise to inform priorities for infrastructure replacements, upgrades, and overhauls, and MOHLTC funding applications for replacements.
• Initiates and supports procurement of services or parts/material, in a fiscally responsible manner, for ongoing work or project work from subcontractors.
• Maintains a collaborative relationship with internal resources and external resources including legislative authorities to support operational objectives.
• Monitors and manages legislative compliance requirements. Ensures compliance with the law and provides reports and interface with the authorities.
• Conducts infrastructure technical analysis recommends and implements solutions.
• Develops required technical training program and schedules for technical training and certification activities for Building Services team members.
• Provides procurement support (technical specifications for RFP tender and quote processes).
• Responsible for as-built drawings management including updates and processes related to maintaining an accurate current drawing management system, as well as maintenance and operations manuals, both hard and soft copy.
• Identifies and recommends repair options coordinates work of multi-trade activities where necessary in conjunction with supervisors.
• Collaborates with Maintenance Supervisor counterparts to ensure large multi-trade jobs are planned scheduled and co-ordinated.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with aMission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([e-mail]).