Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor, Castlegar, British Columbia

As a Maintenance Supervisor atInterfor, you’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our mill running smoothly and safely. You’ll lead a skilled maintenance crew, championing safety and professionalism while driving continuous improvement across our operations. This is your chance to make a real impact—optimizing equipment reliability, streamlining processes, and setting the standard for quality maintenance. If you’re passionate about leadership and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, this is the opportunity to grow your career and make a difference every day. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

What We Offer
Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications, with an expected range of $110,000 – $125,000 (CAD) per year. We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. In addition to base pay, you’ll enjoy:

• Short-Term Incentive Bonus
  
• 3 weeks vacation to start
  
• RRSP matching
  
• Employee Share Purchase Program matching
  
• Employer-paid medical and dental coverage

Highlights of the Role

• Safety Leadership: Lead and supervise the maintenance crew, ensuring a safe working environment.
  
• Operational Efficiency: Oversee and optimize maintenance activities using CMMS.
  
• Quality Assurance: Ensure equipment reliability through planning and troubleshooting.
  
• Personnel Management: Manage hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
  
• Project Coordination: Coordinate maintenance projects and budgets.

What You Offer

• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills.
  
• Detail-Oriented: Results-driven and able to prioritize under pressure.
  
• Industrial Experience: 3–5 years in industrial maintenance; wood products and supervision preferred.
  
• Technical Qualifications: Post-secondary education or journeyman certification is an asset.
  
• Tech-Savvy & Safety Knowledge: Proficiency with CMMS/computer applications; safety regulations knowledge.

Who We Are
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at #StartHereGoFar

Castlegar
Castlegar is a vibrant small city nestled at the confluence of the Columbia and Kootenay Rivers, surrounded by stunning mountains and forests. Known for its affordable cost of living and strong job market in forestry, education, and tourism, it offers a perfect balance of opportunity and lifestyle. Residents enjoy world-class outdoor recreation—hiking, biking, skiing, and water sports—right at their doorstep, along with a rich cultural scene influenced by its Doukhobor heritage and local arts community. With its welcoming atmosphere, scenic beauty, and growing focus on sustainability, Castlegar is an ideal place for those seeking adventure and quality of life.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.