Quality

Forestry Jobs for Tomorrow’s Future

As one of the most innovative and well-managed specialty mills in North America, Kalesnikoff is committed to supporting forestry jobs within our local community, and delivering to our customers, while caring for our environment. We sustainably produce some of the finest grain and highest quality mass timber and softwood lumber products in the world. As an independent, family-owned and operated company since 1939, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource.

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Our Home in the West Kootenay Region of BC

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the Kootenay region of BC is a highly desired and special place to call “home.” With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the West Kootenays isn’t just a region: it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

Maintenance Manager

Our company:

At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.

Role and Objectives:

The Maintenance Manager, under the direction of General Manager Manufacturing, is responsible for managing all installation, repair, and upkeep operations of our company’s facilities. Your duties will include maintaining machinery, planning repair activities, and developing maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities:

- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Supervising and leading all maintenance processes and operations.
- Identifying and implementing a proactive maintenance strategy that ensures efficient operations.
- Creating maintenance strategies that build towards company goals and objectives, considering “future state” documentation and other strategic plan objectives.
- Translates implementation strategies, objectives, and direction into concrete activities for self and direct reports.




- Looking for new ways to improve productivity while reducing operating costs.
- Ensuring equipment installs, guarding, etc. is installed and running in accordance with the WSBC Standards, as well as within governing codes such as building codes, fire codes, electrical codes.
- Creating & managing preventive maintenance procedures and checklists.
- Creating & managing troubleshooting guidelines.
- Tracking expenses and overseeing the budget for maintenance.
- Creating and implementing maintenance procedures.
- Conducting regular inspections of the facilities to detect and resolve problems.
- Planning and managing all repair and installation activities.
- Ensuring all department workers adhere to the safety policies and procedures.
- Assigning repair schedules and evaluating repair cost estimates.
- Documenting and preparing daily progress reports and maintenance logs.
- Stepping in to help coordinate more complex maintenance work.
- Hiring and management of subcontractors and other vendors for specialized maintenance work.
- Performance management of all reports, which may include termination.
- Involvement in hiring new maintenance staff.
- Maintaining timecards and pay of direct reports, approving/denying leave, or vacation requests as well as scheduling staffing appropriately.
- Other duties as requested or required.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, facility management, or a similar field is preferred.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in working as a journeyed tradesperson, electrical, millwright or mechanical.
- Previous managerial experience is a bonus.
- Good understanding of the technical features of plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems.
- Strong knowledge of facilities, machines, and equipment.
- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Conditions:

- Location: Kalesnikoff Lumber, 2090 Highway 3A Thrums BC.
- Overtime as required.
- Occasional exposure to dust, noise, and fumes when visiting various sites.
- Desk work, with interruptions and an expectation of ability to refocus quickly.




- Ability to occasionally lift 25 lbs.

At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.

Compensation Package:

- Salary: $106,400 – $119,900 (dependent on experience)
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Extended health advantages include health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program.
- Team building and social events.
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career.
- Work-life balance.
- A great culture where we truly value our employees.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Our recruitment team reviews all applications carefully. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About our Kootenay home:

Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history, and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?

Equal opportunity commitment:

Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.

📌 Maintenance Manager (Castlegar)
🏢 Kalesnikoff Lumber
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