Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve is hiring a Maintenance Manager for our sawmill in Madawaska, Ontario. Do you enjoy the great outdoors? Have you ever envisioned yourself living and working in a beautiful location, where the lakes, rivers and forests seem endless? How about a region where home ownership is still affordable? Perhaps you’re looking for a place to raise a family with small town values. Maybe you dreamed of driving your boat, ATV or snowmobile to work? We are perfectly situated just outside of the village of Madawaska, with a hospital, schools and shopping all within 20 minutes. Our team members enjoy their work life balance with access to over 100,000 acres of Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve land and the endless recreational choices available. Murray Brothers Lumber, a division of Haliburton Forest & Wild Life Reserve, is a modern facility committed to producing high quality forestry products, including dimensional lumber, specialty products, and residuals. Your Contribution Our Madawaska Division is seeking talent to fill a Maintenance Manager position. The Maintenance Manager reports directly to the Mill General Manager, and will work closely with other Maintenance Managers across the region. The Maintenance Manager is a motivated individual with strong leadership skills and technical abilities. Compensation – Your compensation will be negotiated during the interview process and is dependent upon candidate experience and qualifications. This position also offers a comprehensive benefits package. Standard

working hours
– Monday-Thursday: 6am to 3:30pm / Friday 6am-2:30pm Responsibilities
- Provide direct, day-to-day supervision and guidance to a team of maintenance staff, including millwrights, apprentices, welders, saw filers and general maintenance workers.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives relating to the performance of the sawmills, planers, stackers and kilns, including installing new equipment, modifying existing equipment, and renovating facilities.




- Ensure preventative maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner on an ongoing basis and inventories of spare parts are organized and maintained
- Ensure activities are performed in accordance to established processes as well as internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection
- Collect and monitor operating data in order to identify opportunities to reduce downtime, increase efficiency, increase production, and improve product quality
- Perform all tasks in accordance with established Safe Work Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, hot work permits and lock out tag out procedures
- Prepare budgets, forecasts, reports, and project plans when requested
- Respond to emergency situations, providing timely and appropriate resolution
- Collaborate with other departments as required to ensure safe and productive operations with the common goal to mitigate unplanned downtime
- Check, inspect, monitor and maintain the operational integrity of plant equipment by troubleshooting and following up on all equipment failures in a timely manner
- Other duties as assigned Skills & Qualifications The following criteria are the minimum qualifications required for this position. Training in some or all of the following fields:
- Licensed Electrician
- PLC and Programming
- Process Engineering
- Millwrighting and Machining
- Welding and Fabrication
- Saw Filing Experience in some or all of the following fields:
- 5 years, or more, as a lead hand, supervisor, or manager
- 2 years, or more, in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Other important characteristics include the following:
- Demonstrates a high degree of safety consciousness: awareness of hazards and potential hazards and is diligent about adherence to health and safety procedures and practices




- Positive attitude and strong work ethic including the ability to recognize and react to urgent situations
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills
- Strong communication both written and verbal
- Flexibility to work overtime as required
- Valid driver’s license
- Takes pride in their attendance record
- Seasoned troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrates strong mechanical aptitude
- Self-starter with the ability to identify priorities
- Lift up to 50lbs If you have the above skills and are interested in filling this role, please submit your resume via Indeed or come visit Madawaska and drop it off at our office. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Additional Information Murray Brothers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions at Murray Brothers are based on business needs, job requirements, and applicant qualifications. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, language, or membership in any other category protected by laws or regulations. Murray Brothers is fully dedicated to achieving and maintain a diverse and talented workforce.

Job Type
s: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care Schedule:
- Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:
- Madawaska, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:
- Maintenance Management: 5 years (required)
- Project Management: 2 years (required) Language:
- English (required) Work

Location:
In person Pay: $75,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care Work

Location:
In person

📌 Maintenance Manager (Madawaska)
🏢 Haliburton Forest and Wild Life Reserve
📍 Madawaska