The Equipment Maintenance Manager is a full-time role based out of the Edmonton office reporting to the Director, Corporate Assets and is responsible for overseeing the business and support functions within the equipment maintenance division. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operation of equipment maintenance activities across the organization.

The successful candidate will leverage their maintenance experience to lead a team focused on optimizing maintenance processes, improving asset reliability, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. In addition, the manager will be responsible for resource planning, budgeting, performance analysis, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This role requires strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset, and a hands-on approach to operational management. The Equipment Maintenance Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations to ensure alignment with organizational goals and deliver high-quality maintenance support.

Safety & Compliance Leadership

• Champion a culture of safety excellence by upholding corporate safety programs and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations, timely notifications, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Conduct and verify safety meetings, workplace inspections, and job safety documentation (JSA/FLHA).
• Ensure subcontractors maintain up-to-date safety documentation and certifications.

Strategic & Business Leadership

• Serve as a key member of the management team, driving strategic planning, business growth, and operational alignment for the maintenance function.
• Lead decision-making through cost/benefit analysis, resource optimization, and alignment with company-wide objectives.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for labor, parts, supplies, contractors, and major repairs; monitor variances, provide monthly updates, and implement cost-control measures.
• Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives, set internal spending thresholds, and approve expenses in accordance with corporate policies.
• Optimize asset utilization through fleet cycling strategies, equipment retirement planning, and maximizing recovery value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, business partners, and internal stakeholders; chair weekly or biweekly meetings with primary partners to ensure business alignment.

Team & Culture Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team aligned with company values and safety culture.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide career development pathways, and ensure all training and certifications are current.
• Promote cross-training, mentorship, and succession planning to maintain a resilient and adaptable workforce.
• Foster collaboration between maintenance, field operations, and project management teams to ensure seamless execution of company goals.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily maintenance operations, ensuring optimal equipment availability through preventive maintenance, work order systems, and planned repairs.
• Participate in project start-up meetings to align equipment planning with schedules and project scope.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reliability, and efficiency across the department.
• Collaborate with external vendors (e.g., Finning) on warranty management, component planning, and equipment health monitoring.
• Plan and oversee major equipment repairs, shop rebuild programs, and warranty or parts core returns.

Fleet & Equipment Management

• Review and ensure completeness of PM plans, repair logs, rental inspections, and deployment packages.
• Monitor and control parts and labor expenditures to stay aligned with budget targets.
• Lead strategic planning for fleet upgrades, replacements, and major overhauls to support project demands.

Reporting & Administration

• Develop disciplined reporting processes for service activities, safety metrics, and operational performance.
• Maintain action logs from operational and vendor meetings to ensure follow-through on commitments.
• Represent the department during quarterly operations and maintenance meetings, providing clear updates on performance, strategy, and priorities.

• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive leadership experience within a maintenance environment, preferably within the heavy civil industry.
• Post-secondary education in Business strongly preferred, Civil / Mechanical Engineering will be considered.
• Strong understanding of applicable environmental and occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel experience with strong overall knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, or similar project management tools.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional service to both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership capabilities, with a strong focus on coaching, mentoring, and developing team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Strong ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strategic thinker with a tactical approach to problem-solving, consistently meeting quality, cost, and scheduling objectives.
• Skilled at building and maintaining strong working relationships across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to worksites to build relationships and ensure maintenance department is effective.

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