Supervisor, Maintenance Shop Light Vehicle

Elk Valley Resources; Sparwood; On-site; CAD 123,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two Annual Bonus Plans

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Retirement Package

Health Lifestyle Account

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) is seeking a Supervisor, Maintenance to lead all maintenance activities for a fleet of light and medium duty vehicles. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will oversee trades, scheduling, continuous improvement, and staffing on a 4x4 day-shift rotation.

You will coordinate teams to meet safety, quality and production targets, supervise contractors and staff, manage weekly schedules, and drive preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Trade certification, technical diploma, or degree in a related field.
• Experience maintaining and improving reliability in an industrial setting.
• Experience supervising or leading a team.
• Strong digital literacy and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies.
• Direct the technical troubleshooting of equipment failures to determine root cause and remedial action.
• Oversee quality maintenance and repair of medium and light duty equipment to improve availability.
• Manage daily and weekly work schedules to ensure on-time completion and budget adherence.
• Supervise contractors and employees, improving performance and conducting evaluations.
• Assist with scheduling development and provide technical troubleshooting support.
• Assist in sourcing and requisitioning maintenance supplies within budget.
• Maintain team vacation schedules and approve overtime as needed.
• Manage KPIs such as downtime, schedule compliance, and labour factors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Trade certification, technical diploma, or degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Elk Valley Resources (EVR) operates four steelmaking coal mines that employ over 5,000 people in the Elk Valley of British Columbia. We are committed to responsible resource development, environmental performance and building strong partnerships with communities and Indigenous Peoples.

EVR is proud to be part of the Glencore Group, contributing to a global portfolio of operations with a history that dates back more than 100 years in Canada.

Are you looking for a new career opportunity? Join our team.

Application Deadline: October 28th, 2026

What we offer:

At EVR, we're dedicated to supporting our workforce on their unique career journeys.

EVR recognizes our employees' skills, competencies, and performance and offers opportunities with competitive compensation and benefits. We also aim to promote employee health and wellness and provide opportunities for professional development.

We believe in the power of diversity and strive each day to create a workplace where each individual is valued and respected for their contributions.

We also believe that our employees are the reason we are accomplishing great things and are committed to supporting them through our many different programs.

About the role:

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Supervisor, Maintenance will be responsible for all maintenance activities for a fleet of Light and Medium Duty Vehicles. The positions combine the responsibilities for trades, schedule execution, continuous improvement, and staffing to ensure company standards are maintained. The position follows a 4x4 schedule rotation of day shifts only.

To be successful, we are looking for someone with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, who can coordinate the efforts of others to accomplish objectives. The successful individuals will thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction and work well collaborating with a team. We are looking for professionals with strong problem solving and decision-making abilities, who is passionate about technology and continuous improvement.

Join us in the breathtaking Elk Valley of British Columbia. Here you will find outdoor adventure at your fingertips. Whether it's biking and skiing, or the laid-back atmosphere of fishing and hiking, there is something for everyone! Come experience what work life balance is all about!

Benefits:

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

In this role you will:

• Participate in and adhere to health and safety programs and policies
• Direct the technical troubleshooting of equipment failures to determine root cause and initiate appropriate remedial action
• Oversee quality maintenance and repair of medium and light duty 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 technical troubleshooting
• Assist with the development of the schedule
• Assist in sourcing and requisitioning maintenance supplies, equipment, and services within budgeted guidelines
• Maintain team vacation schedules using Vacation Allotment guidelines, recommending, and approving overtime work
• Manage Key Performance Indicators, such as downtime hours, schedule compliance, and labour factor

Requirements:

• Trade certification, technical diploma, or degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 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®

Salary:

$123,000 - $145,000 CAD/year

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

To all applicants, your interest and effort are sincerely appreciated. While we thank everyone for their application, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates must be willing to satisfy the pre-employment requirements of a pre-employment drug screen and three professional references.

As part of our recruitment process, EVR uses AI tools to assist with reviewing and summarizing candidate information. Personal information provided in your application and interview may be processed by these tools. Your information will be handled in accordance with EVR’s Recruitment Privacy Policy, which you can view here.

About EVR

EVR is a Canadian steelmaking coal producer. We take our responsibilities to our people, to society and to the environment seriously. The high-quality steelmaking coal EVR produces is an essential input for steel that can be used for constructing products such as wind turbines and critical infrastructure including rail, bridges, hospitals and schools.