Posted 2 months ago
Maintenance Supervisor
@ Similkameen Forest Products
Princeton, British Columbia
Overview
Similkameen Forest Products, part of The Gorman Group, is hiring a Maintenance Supervisor in Princeton, BC to lead a multi-trade maintenance team. The role covers safety, scheduling, quality of maintenance work and continuous improvement of the maintenance program, reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent. The posting states a base salary of $110,000-120,000 per year and full-time employment.
Pay:
$110,000–$120,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Lead a multi-trade maintenance team and schedule its work
- Oversee the quality of maintenance work
- Mentor and coach team members
- Champion safety and maintenance initiatives
- Maintain accurate maintenance records
Requirements summary:
- Five years' maintenance supervision in process manufacturing
- Proficiency with CMMS programs
- Red Seal in Mechanical or Electrical, or an Engineering degree (preferred)
- Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Red Seal |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Similkameen Forest Products
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
The Gorman Group is a modern and innovative forest products company comprised of six divisions across the Interior of British Columbia and Northern Washington State. With a strong commitment to quality, sustainability, and community, the Gorman Group is proud to be a trusted leader in the forest industry. We believe our people are our greatest strength, and their involvement and contributions are essential to our continued success. Our operations reflect a dedication to operational excellence, safety, and responsible forest stewardship.
Princeton is located at the confluence of the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers, just one hour from the South Okanagan and three hours from the Lower Mainland. Local amenities include an 18-hole golf course, a curling rink, an indoor arena, an outdoor pool, ATV trails, mountain bike trails, and groomed nordic ski trails. The town also hosts an annual rodeo and an outdoor music festival, offering a welcoming community with plenty of opportunities to enjoy an active lifestyle.
We are seeking a dynamic Maintenance Supervisor to join the team. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, you will collaborate with cross-functional departments to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team of tradespeople, ensuring safety, quality, and high performance. If you have a strong technical background, a passion for team development, and a commitment to delivering results, we want to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead a dedicated multi-trade maintenance team, ensuring adherence to safety standards, efficient scheduling, effective task assignments, and continuous performance improvement.
- Champion the implementation of safety and maintenance initiatives that prioritize the well-being of our team and equipment.
- Mentor and coach team members, providing expert technical support and fostering professional growth.
- Oversee the quality of maintenance work to ensure the highest standards of reliability and performance.
- Lead by example to achieve performance targets, encouraging collaboration and accountability within the team.
- Continuously improve the maintenance program, implementing best practices to drive operational excellence.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all maintenance activities, ensuring transparency and compliance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Red Seal Certification in Mechanical or Electrical fields or a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
- Five years’ experience in maintenance supervision within a process manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in using CMMS programs.
- Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving and action-planning skills.
- Capability to empower, supervise, and direct a diverse workforce.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to ever-changing work demands.
SALARY RANGE:We offer a competitive compensation package based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary for this position is $110,000-120,000 per year.
ABOUT US:
The Gorman Group of Companies is family owned and proudly made up of Gorman Bros. Lumber Ltd., Canoe Forest Products, Oroville Reman and Reload, Downie Timber and Selkirk Cedar, Lumby Pole, and Similkameen Forest Products divisions. For 75 years, we have been known for creating The Finest Boards and other specialty wood products. Perhaps even more, we are known for working together.
The Gorman Group is more than just a group of companies…we are a family! We value the family roots that connect us and the employees that work for us. We believe our employees are fundamental to our success as we strive to become the employer of choice through our strong family values, culture, community involvement, innovation, and constant drive for excellence.
The Gorman Group is committed to the well-being of future generations and is fully committed to responsible and sustainable forest management of the lands where our operations are conducted. Our commitment to the environment encompasses the highest levels of stewardship and welcomes accountability.
WE OFFER:
- Family supporting jobs and a safe place to build your career
- Competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Diverse work opportunities
- An open and innovative culture
- A progressive and dynamic work environment
We are more than a company…we are a community! We believe this community begins at work and with YOU!
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't meet every single qualification. If you're passionate about the role and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you! Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Gorman Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce in a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.
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