Maintenance Supervisor

Location: Port Alberni, British Columbia, CA, V9Y5J7 Department: Maintenance (MN00) Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world. The location Port Alberni, is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance supervisor Corporate Role Maintains awareness of Domtar’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policies.

Follows up on files and documentation, including maintaining the standard files structure on SharePoint. Responsible for implementing all required measures within their area of responsibility to ensure quality at the source. Maintains compliance with corporate and mill policies, procedures, and standards Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, environmental regulations, company policies and safe work procedures.

Ensures employees receive the training required to perform their jobs safely and efficiently. Ensures that only authorized and adequately trained employees maintain equipment or handle hazardous chemicals. Supports leadership in developing and implementing departmental objectives to achieve quality standards and maintain ISO certification.

Maintains a high standard of housekeeping within the assigned area. Ensure maintenance activities meet established technical and quality standards. Responsible for the effective and efficient production of high-quality paper through the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational programs and procedures.

Supervise preventive, predictive, corrective and emergency maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational efficiency. Coordinate work orders, maintenance schedules, labour allocation and resources in collaboration with Operations and Maintenance Planning.



Oversee equipment repairs, planned shutdowns and maintenance outages to minimize production downtime Investigate equipment failures, support root cause analysis and implement reliability improvements.

Monitor maintenance performance indicators and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Employee Relations

Provides leadership and direction to employees and fosters an environment that motivates the team to utilize their capabilities to achieve desired business results. Coach and support maintenance team to build internal succession. Supports budget preparation and monitoring related to operations and maintenance costs.

Monitor maintenance expenditures, overtime, contractor costs and material utilization within approved budgets. Ensure effective allocation of labour, tools, spare parts and maintenance resources Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and departmental performance reports. Builds and maintains strong partnerships across the organization and fosters a positive work environment where team members are empowered, encouraged, and recognized for their contributions and performance.

Ensures decisions are aligned with the collective agreement and consults with the maintenance Manager and Human Resources, as appropriate, to ensure compliance and consistency.

Technical

Experience &

Education Minimum of 8 years of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. Minimum of 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience is an asset Post‑secondary education in in Mechanical, Electrical or valid red seal certification in relevant field. Proficient in the use of computers and relevant business and operational technologies. Demonstrates strong strategic thinking and project management skills. Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential.

We offer an inclusive, rewarding and protected work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills. #

📌 Equipment Maintenance Supervisor (Swing Shift) (Port Alberni)
🏢 Domtar
📍 Port Alberni