Maintenance Manager

Company Overview

For more than 125 years, Windsor Salt has improved the lives of Canadians by making their food tastier, their roads safer, their pools cleaner, and so much more. From the salt we mine and produce through evaporative processes, Windsor Salt is a trusted authority on salt in Canada and has one of the industry's largest production and distribution networks. We're grateful to be known as a company that cares deeply about our commitment to a culture of zero harm, ensuring product quality, supporting employee well-being and exposure across the mining value chain, and positively impacting the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Windsor Salt Ltd. is looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team at our Ojibway Mine location. The Maintenance Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all surface maintenance and underground maintenance activities at the Ojibway Salt Mine. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of mobile equipment, fixed plant, electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure systems. The Maintenance Manager will work closely with the Operations, Engineering, and Health & Safety teams to maximize equipment availability, support production targets, and maintain regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of preventative and corrective maintenance programs
• Develop short- and long-term maintenance strategies to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Manage maintenance budgets, forecasting, and cost control
• Analyze maintenance KPIs and implement reliability-centered maintenance practices
• Oversee maintenance of underground and surface mobile equipment (loaders, trucks, scalers, utility vehicles, etc.)
• Manage maintenance of fixed plant systems, including conveyors, crushers, hoists, ventilation systems, pumps, and compressors
• Ensure compliance with electrical, mechanical, and structural standards on both surface and in an underground mining environment
• Oversee major shutdowns, rebuilds, and contractor-led maintenance projects
• Champion a strong safety culture aligned with Windsor Salt and Ontario mining regulations
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act best practices and company policies
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions
• Ensure adherence to proper lock-out/tag-out, ground control awareness, and confined space procedures through frequent auditing
• Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance supervisors, tradespeople, and planners
• Oversee training, certification, and skills development for maintenance staff
• Ensure workforce scheduling supports site production and maintenance needs
• Utilize SAP to track work orders, asset history, and spare parts inventory
• Jointly plan and agree on maintenance priorities with the Production Manager to minimize production impacts
• Work closely with Engineering on equipment upgrades, capital projects, and reliability improvements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Required

  Minimum 7–10 years of industrial maintenance experience in underground mining or a heavy industry Proven leadership experience managing maintenance teams Strong knowledge of mobile mining equipment and fixed plant systems Familiarity with CMMS platforms and maintenance planning best practices

• Preferred

  Red Seal Electrician – Industrial (309A) or Construction and Maintenance (442A) Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mining, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) Experience in underground salt, potash, or hard-rock mining Supervisory or management certification Experience managing unionized workforces Knowledge of Ontario mining legislation and regulatory requirements

• Skills & Competencies

  Keen attention to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement Strong leadership and decision-making skills Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting ability Effective communicator across all organizational levels Ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Underground mine environment
• Surface milling operations
• Available for on-call and weekend work to support critical maintenance events

The expected annual compensation for this position is $128,350 - $173,650. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skillset, or location. This posting is for a new position. Windsor Salt does not require Canadian work experience and does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen or assess applicants.

Windsor Salt Ltd. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available, on request, for qualified candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.