Supervisor, Maintenance

Elk Valley Resources; Elkford; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Elkford, Alberta, responsible for all maintenance activities in the shop and pit. This role requires leading teams, directing troubleshooting efforts, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant industrial experience, strong digital skills, and a valid driver's license. Benefits include bonuses, comprehensive plans, and a retirement package.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years mining/industrial experience in maintenance.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs.
• Manage daily and weekly work schedules effectively.
• Supervise contractors and employees to improve performance.

Skills

Trades certification

Supervisory experience

Digital literacy

Reliability maintenance knowledge

Education

Trade certification or related degree

Job description

Application Deadline

June 4, 2026

About the role

Reporting to the Superintendent, Maintenance, the Maintenance Supervisor will be responsible for all maintenance activities in the shop and pit. This position combines the responsibilities for trades, schedule execution, continuous improvement, and staffing to ensure company standards are maintained. This position follows a 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 days off schedule.

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Direct the troubleshooting of equipment failures to determine root cause and initiate appropriate remedial action
• Oversee quality maintenance and repair of mine equipment to improve availability and reliability for production
• Manage daily and weekly work schedules to ensure work is complete on time and on budget through usage of Short Interval Controls and ensure Preventative Maintenance compliance
• Supervise contractors and employees, improving employee work performance, efficiency, and perform performance evaluations
• Follow up on current jobs and assist tradespeople with troubleshooting
• Assist with the development of the schedule
• Assist in sourcing and requisitioning maintenance supplies, equipment, and services within budgeted guidelines
• Maintain vacation schedules using Vacation Allotment guidelines, recommending, and approving overtime work
• Manage Key Performance Indicators, such as downtime hours, schedule compliance, and labor factor

Requirements

• Trade certification, technical diploma, or degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five years mining/industrial experience in maintenance and maintenance reliability in an industrial environment
• Experience supervising or leading a team
• Strong digital literacy and proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent

Benefits

• Two Annual Bonus Plans
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Retirement Package
• Health Lifestyle Account

Salary

$120,000 - $149,000 a year

The actual base salary offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

To satisfy pre‑employment requirements, successful candidates must be willing to undergo a pre‑employment drug screen and provide three professional references.