Manager, Mechanical Services

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CEDA is seeking a Manager, Mechanical Services in Sudbury, ON to lead our mechanical services team and drive growth. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, shape strategy, manage budgets, and build strong client relationships to deliver safe, reliable results.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years leading teams in heavy industry, strong financial acumen, and a track record in business development. The role offers a challenging environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a heavy industrial environment.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience with business development, client relationships and supporting proposals or bids.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to drive safe, consistent and efficient operations across the mechanical services team.
• Champion CEDA’s safety culture, ensuring work meets company policies, regulatory requirements and client expectations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Sudbury region, while supporting client relationships, proposals and bids.
• Lead, coach and develop operations leaders and field teams to build a skilled and high‑performing workforce.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation and risk management to deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget and to quality expectations.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Projects, QC, HSE, Supply Chain and Finance to keep priorities aligned and resolve issues.
• Oversee the financial performance of the business, including forecasting, costing reviews, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Partner with the General Manager on long‑term strategy, continuous improvement and business growth.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success of the department.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Business development

Client relationships

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

In a complex and ever-changing world, we’re the ones who get it done. CEDA is where resourcefulness meets inventiveness, where experience meets innovation and where challenges inspire world-class solutions. With over 50 years of hands-on experience, our skilled workforce takes on the toughest industrial projects with determination, ingenuity and a results-driven approach—always with safety at the forefront.

We help industries thrive by delivering reliable industrial and environmental services that maximize production, mitigate risk and prevent costly outages. Powered by cutting-edge technologies, CEDA provides more than 120 specialized services and cost-effective solutions across North America, creating exceptional value for our clients.

We are committed to putting the right people, in the right place, at the right time while offering an inclusive work environment, opportunities for professional development, a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, CEDA has opportunities for you!

Job Description

CEDA is currently hiring a Manager, Mechanical Services in Sudbury, ON to lead our mechanical services team and help drive the continued growth of the business.

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations while helping shape the future of mechanical services in the region. From leading people and managing projects to financial performance and customer relationships, this role has a direct impact on how the business operates and where it goes next.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanical leader who enjoys being involved in the operation, knows how to bring people together and is motivated by building a strong, successful business.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Variety: changing work scopes from one day to the next – there is always a new challenge
• Safetyis Number 1: we watch out for one another and pride ourselves in doing the work right the first time
• Be a part of a trueteam. Our work is difficultbut we get it done safely, with great people

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to drive safe, consistent and efficient operations across the mechanical services team.
• Champion CEDA’s safety culture, ensuring work meets company policies, regulatory requirements and client expectations.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Sudbury region, while supporting client relationships, proposals and bids.
• Lead, coach and develop operations leaders and field teams to build a skilled and high‑performing workforce.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation and risk management to deliver work safely, on schedule, within budget and to quality expectations.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Projects, QC, HSE, Supply Chain and Finance to keep priorities aligned and resolve issues.
• Oversee the financial performance of the business, including forecasting, costing reviews, budgeting and performance analysis.
• Partner with the General Manager on long‑term strategy, continuous improvement and business growth.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success of the department.

Role Specifications

• 5+ years of experience leading teams in a heavy industrial environment, with a strong mechanical background is required
• Strong financial acumen with an understanding of project costing, budgeting, forecasting and business performance
• Experience with business development, client relationships and supporting proposals or bids is an asset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with experience using project control or business intelligence tools such as Power BI is an asset
• Journeyperson trade certification would be considered an asset

Personal Characteristics

• Confident, people‑focused leadership style with a knack for bringing teams together
• Detail‑oriented and organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture
• Commercial mindset with a strong understanding of what drives a successful operation
• Strong communicator who builds positive relationships with employees, customers and internal teams
• Safety‑focused, accountable and committed to doing things the right way

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.