Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor: Lead Unionized Team

Nir Yu; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nir Yu is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a unionized maintenance team and external contractors in a Canadian facility. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and continuous improvement in production and maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a red seal trade certificate or a mechanical engineering degree/diploma and have experience supervising in a unionized industrial setting, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong listening and feedback skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Mentor and coach employees through observation and feedback.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities, with delegation experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unionized mill maintenance personnel and external contractors to ensure safe, productive work.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and hold employees accountable.
• Lead a unionized team to optimize maintenance and coordinate scheduled preventative maintenance by tradespersons.
• Collaborate with operating departments and planners to complete mechanical maintenance.
• Provide mentorship and coaching through active observation and feedback.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Education

Red seal trade certificate / mechanical engineering degree or diploma

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Nir Yu is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor to oversee a unionized maintenance team and external contractors in a Canadian facility. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and continuous improvement in production and maintenance activities.

The ideal candidate will hold a red seal trade certificate or a mechanical engineering degree/diploma and have experience supervising in a unionized industrial setting, with strong communication and organizational skills.