Maintenance Supervisor: Lead, Train & Optimize Equipment

UniFirst Corp.; Spring Coulee; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP

Profit Sharing

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount (30%)

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

UniFirst Canada is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify improvements in processes and maintenance practices. This role features a Monday–Friday work week and on-the-job training.

You’ll diagnose mechanical/electrical issues, supervise maintenance staff, and manage budgets and safety programs while collaborating with the Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with valid non-commercial driver's license.
• Must pass UniFirst’s maintenance knowledge assessment.
• 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate required.
• High school diploma or GED required; 2-year technical degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience repairing industrial processing equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in maintenance.
• Maintenance administration experience including planning, scheduling, budgeting, negotiating, parts management, vendor management, and maintenance management systems is required.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics; English maintenance literature reading required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Hand & Power tools experience required.
• Lockout/Tagout experience; HVAC and boiler knowledge preferred.
• Certifications related to reliability (e.g., CPMM, CMRP) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs; overtime availability.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective action using blueprints, schematics, repair manuals and parts catalogs.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.
• Perform basic welding to repair facilities and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs and control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on facility and production assets.
• Follow schedules and manufacturer instructions using documented procedures.
• Manage and assign maintenance across shifts and oversee safety compliance.
• Oversee budgeting and vendor management for building and equipment.

Skills

Diagnose issues - mech/elect

Read blueprints/schematics

PLC troubleshooting

Budgeting/forecasting

Supervisory skills

Education

4th Class Power Engineering Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CMMS/Computerized Maintenance Management System

Hand & power tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

UniFirst Canada is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to ensure facility equipment runs efficiently and to identify improvements in processes and maintenance practices. This role features a Monday–Friday work week and on-the-job training.

You’ll diagnose mechanical/electrical issues, supervise maintenance staff, and manage budgets and safety programs while collaborating with the Production Manager.