Maintenance Manager

Department: Maintenance (MN00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths, and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Manager. This job is full-time permanent.

The Maintenance Manager facilitates the overall maintenance function of the Port Alberni Mill (Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation). Sustaining the level of preservation of the mill and its equipment is a prime goal for this position, focusing on ensuring the level of reliability required to attain planned production levels while containing costs through the most effective application of maintenance resources.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the recruitment of trades personnel, assesses job performance for reporting supervisors, and assists in training and development of same.
• Develops departmental budgets, prioritizes spending, and advises senior management on cost over-runs and extraordinary equipment requisitions.
• Ensures conformance to the Standard Labour Contract and Company policies.
• Directs Maintenance Supervisors and tradesmen in the implementation of the Mill safety programs and environmental policies.
• Liaises as required with union representatives to settle grievances and deal with contracting out issues. Sits on the Standing Committee, Apprenticeship Selection Committee, and Liaison Committee.
• Collaborates in the development of a knowledge-sharing network with peers in other mills.

Salary: $150,000 - $170,000 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal parity).

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding, and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.