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 workplace. 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? Mobile Equipment Manager The Mobile Equipment Manager, under the direction of the General Manager of Manufacturing, is responsible for providing direction and assistance to the Mechanics Team. They will use their experience and expertise to maintain and improve the reliability of mobile equipment, reduce downtime, and maximize efficiency.

The Mobile Equipment

Manager will work closely with all corporate production teams to organize and execute corrective and preventative maintenance activities with the overall objective of ensuring improved equipment reliability and reduced overall maintenance costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Promote the health and safety of your team, collaborate with the safety team to evolve the team’s standard working procedures and to avoid complacency.
- Lead and mentor the mechanics team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Help build budgets for the Mobile Equipment Department including monthly lease payments, external mechanical services, technician training, tooling, preventative & corrective repairs, consumables, and labour.
- Maintain a preventative maintenance program to reduce costly mechanical downtime.
- Track the up-time percentage on critical mobile equipment and help with the budget where new capital should be spent.
- Conduct quality control of the department, ensuring jobs are done efficiently and effectively and guide the team, when necessary, on where and how to improve.
- Ensure the shops are organized and clean using downtime to have employees work on prep areas and tool maintenance.




- Oversee the management of storerooms and inventory, including the procurement of critical parts.
- Oversee the fluid analysis program and use the results to guide decision making.
- Work with the production/operation team to help improve the longevity of our mobile equipment. If operators are causing damage or unneeded wear, talk with their supervisor to help get it addressed immediately.
- Ensure an effective structure that will promote a highly functioning Mechanics Team and offer intensive support and leadership.
- Ensure our mobile fleet has access to a mechanic during all operational hours.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to ensure the team’s ongoing growth and success.
- Help ensure the work is properly scheduled and prioritized based on company needs.
- Promote a positive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflecting the company’s core values and principles.
- Understand and comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties as requested or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

- Trade Certification or Post-secondary education or equivalent work experience in maintenance, construction, engineering, wood processing, or related field preferred

Experience

- Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience in a similar role.
- Industrial, mobile maintenance experience is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

- Strong knowledge and understanding of maintenance strategies and methodologies.
- Self-starter who leads with integrity while maintaining a respectful and safe working environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer focus.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.

WORK CONDITIONS:

- Location: this position travels between sites as needed and reports to the Kalesnikoff Lumber Company site at 2090 Highway 3A, Castlegar BC.
- Schedule: Monday- Friday, Day Shift.
- Overtime as required.
- Occasional exposure to dust, noise, and fumes when on the shop floor.
- Occasional exposure to weather when conducting in-field repairs.
- Occasional stooping/bending/crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, walking when completing inventory management related tasks.
- Very occasional use of ladders, or working at heights under 10’, when checking on project inventory, etc.




- Use of Personal Protective Equipment will be required when entering the shop floor or production facility or in yard(s) (e.g., hard-hat, safety boots, etc.).
- 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 – $133,000 (dependent on experience)
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account
- RRSP matching 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.

📌 Mobile Equipment Manager (Castlegar)
🏢 Kalesnikoff Lumber
📍 Castlegar