Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

Coldstream, British Columbia 

Tolko’s Maintenance Supervisors are a driving force behind our day-to-day success. They engage their teams, keep employees safe and operations running smoothly! If you’re a leader at heart, have manufacturing maintenance experience and want to make a real impact, take a look at what we offer. 

We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor join our Lavington division, located in Coldstream, British Columbia. located near Vernon, British Columbia. Our Lavington Division is where Tolko’s story began over 70 years ago. Today, at Lavington, we safely and sustainably produce 238 million board feet of lumber per year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities. 

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

• A Journeyman ticket, diploma/technical degree in a mechanical, electrical, or related field considered an asset.  
• 3-5 years of leadership experience preferably within a manufacturing environment 
• A good understanding of computerized maintenance management systems (preferably JD Edwards).  
• Excellent work-ethic, communication, organizational and time management skills to lead by example, engage your team, plan the work and get things done. 
• Troubleshooting skills to ensure smooth daily operations. 
• A creative problem solver who thinks beyond the obvious and executes with a vison and with precision. 

We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms.  Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.  

In this role you will:

• Lead a team of tradespeople and apprentices to ensure our mill is operating efficiently, consistently and safely.   
• Apply your working knowledge of safety program development, implementation, and legislation to ensure your team follows due process and goes home safely to their family each day. 
• Support the planning, development and execution of an effective plant maintenance program. This includes our equipment configuration database, downtime analysis, repair and preventative work order development, allocation and scheduling of resources, ongoing follow-up and refinement of maintenance procedures. 
• Be a collaborative leader who inspires innovation and continuous improvement.    
  
  

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members. 
• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $87,000 - $116,000  per year. 
• You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program. 
• You’ll be eligible for excellent benefits and access to our retirement plans, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future. 
• You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work. 
• You’ll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees. 
• You’ll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment. 
   

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko.  Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years.  Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.    
 

About the North Okanagan Valley

The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia.  Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you’ll find it here. 

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers.  
 
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