Supervisor Maintenance

Purolator Inc.; Richmond; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purolator Inc. in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Supervisor of Materials Handling Equipment Maintenance to manage assets across multiple depots in the British Columbia region.

You will lead maintenance programs, oversee reliability, and ensure 99.95% uptime across the Purolator network. The role requires an undergraduate engineering degree and at least five years in a supervisory role overseeing skilled trades, plus extensive Conveyor system experience in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or equivalent).
• 5 years experience in a supervisory role, supervising and managing skilled trades (e.g., welders, millwrights, electricians, mechanics).
• 5 years experience working with Conveyor systems in a high-volume, 24x7, high-speed package sortation environment.
• 5 years experience as a lead-hand or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance programs and support services; Regional Hubs operate with 99.95% uptime and availability, reliability and consistency across the Purolator network.
• Develop, manage, inspect and oversee Material Handling Equipment/Conveyor maintenance programs to ensure availability and reliability, work order completion and performance.
• Coordinate/plan schedules for outside contractor repairs.
• Perform periodic inspections of recently maintained equipment to observe maintenance quality and operating condition.
• Monitor repairs completed by employees for quality standards and productivity requirements; identify and manage asset reliability risks.
• Ensure CMMS standardization, formatting, and content development.
• Will be working in shift as assigned by Manager.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Conveyor systems expertise

Maintenance planning

CMMS

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Undergraduate)

Tools

CMMS software

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic tooling

Job description

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen?

It’s not a package. It’s a promise®.

As Canada’s leading integrated freight, package, and logistics provider, we’ve been helping promises get where they need to be for more than 60 years. How does the magic happen? The journey starts with you. The places we go, the elements we brave, the promises we deliver – it’s all possible because of our people. So, whether you’re looking to build new skills, make an impact in your community, or inspire your team, we go there for you.

Description

The Supervisor, Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) Maintenance manages MHE assets located at multiple PCL facilities (Depots A, B, C, and subs) within a defined geographical region (i.e., British Columbia region), PCL employees, and contractors through defined processes and systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance programs and support services and that the Regional Hubs operate with 99.95% uptime and availability, reliability and consistency across the Purolator network
• Develop, manage, inspect and oversee Material Handling Equipment / Conveyor maintenance programs to ensure availability and reliability, work order completion and performance
• Coordinate/plan schedules for outside contractor repairs
• Perform periodic inspections of recently maintained equipment so as to observe the quality of the maintenance performed and the operating condition of the equipment
• Monitor repairs completed by employees for quality standards and productivity requirements Identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect operations
• Ensure Computerized Maintenance Management system (CMMS) standardization, formatting & content development
• Will be working in shift as assigned by Manager.

Additional Responsibilities

• Adhoc as assigned by Manager

Experience & Education

• Undergraduate degree or other equivalent qualification in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or equivalent)
• 5 years experience in a supervisory role, supervising and managing skilled trades (i.e., welders, millwrights, electricians, mechanics).
• 5 years experience working with Conveyor systesm in a high-volume, 24x7, high-speed package sortation environment;
• 5 years experience as a lead-hand or supervisor

Language Requirement: Proficiency in English is required for this position due to the frequent communications that must be conducted in English with various stakeholders. This requirement is justified by the nature of the responsibilities and operational needs.

POSTING DETAILS

Location: 541 - Richmond

Working Conditions: Office Environment

Reports to: Manager Maintenance Regional

Purolator is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all qualified applicants and provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.

Purolator complies with Canadian law in all recruitment practices. During pre‑screening, we may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and candidate matching, enabling our team to connect with qualified candidates faster.

Personal information is used solely for recruitment and managed in accordance with privacy legislation. For AI‑related inquiries only, contact [e-mail].

We recognize that employees and their families are essential to our success. We strive to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive workplace, ensuring the right people have the tools they need to thrive.

Every day at Purolator is an opportunity to connect with colleagues, customers, and communities to make a positive impact. Learn more about our values at www.purolator.com.