Department manager - maintenance, building and equipment

Mission

As Head of Maintenance, Facilities, and Equipment, your mission will be to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of our facilities. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will enable you to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to plan and optimize our maintenance activities with our in-house team and external partners. Here, your leadership, strategic vision, and technical expertise will make a real difference every day! You’ll have full responsibility for the building, equipment, and automation at the site, with direct accountability for results: costs, equipment availability, and adherence to project timelines.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Ensure the reliability and performance of our facilities

• Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to infrastructure as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Ensure that equipment and buildings comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify and implement continuous improvement solutions to optimize operations
• Ensure the availability of critical equipment in line with established targets.

Coordinate with external partners and oversee maintenance projects

• Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors
• Plan and coordinate maintenance, repair, and improvement work
• Ensure compliance with schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Manage the procurement and inventory of maintenance supplies and parts (levels, costs, lead times)

Serve as an ambassador for occupational health and safety

• Promote a strong and proactive OHS culture
• Ensure the implementation of safe practices and risk prevention across all maintenance activities
• Actively participate in initiatives aimed at the continuous improvement of health and safety

Contribute to the strategic management of the department

• Develop and monitor the maintenance budget and capital projects
• Use maintenance management tools to plan interventions and track the department’s performance
• Develop strategies to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of facilities
• Identify, cost, and deliver automation and continuous improvement projects, while tracking return on investment (ROI)
• Rigorously monitor performance indicators and be able to interpret data to guide decision-making

Motivate and guide the team toward excellence

• Mentor, support, and develop the staff under your supervision
• Foster collaboration with various teams and union partners
• Create a positive, high-performing, and results-oriented work environment

Ready to put your expertise at the heart of our success? Apply now!

Profile

With the following skills and qualities, you'll be successful in this role:

• DEC in Industrial Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years of experience in maintenance management, ideally in the retail sector
• Experience and skills in subcontractor management and contract negotiation
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities
• Proficiency with IT systems and maintenance management tools
• Proficiency with key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting tools (PowerBI is a plus)
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Management experience in a unionized environment required
• Demonstrated ability to take sole responsibility for financial and operational results, including the management of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects

• C license

• Group insurance with plans that fit your reality
• An RRSP with employer contribution to keep your finances on track
• An Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to a telemedicine service for a helping hand when you need it.
• A $2,000 referral bonus to help you find colleagues with a heart and soul just like you!

• Social activities to connect with your colleagues
• Development support to advance your career
• Discounts on Kimpex products to fuel your passion for motorsports