Electrical Supervisor

Skookumchuck, BC
On-site
Posted Aug 31, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English

Job summary

The Electrical Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of mill electrical and instrumentation equipment to ensure maximum operational availability. They lead maintenance crews, oversee daily and shutdown maintenance planning, and manage budgets while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.

Job details

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. Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth. The location in Skookumchuck, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical Supervisor. This job is full-time permanent. Under the general direction of the Mechanical Superintendent, the Electrical/Instrumentation Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and installation of the mill Electrical/Instrument equipment, support systems, buildings, and services, ensuring maximum availability of equipment in support of quality and production. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Establishes maintenance needs and priorities with the assistance of Maintenance Planners, Reliability Supervisor, and Area Supervisors to minimize production losses. Supervises the Planning and implementation of daily maintenance, preventative maintenance, and shutdown maintenance. Reports on equipment failure and remedial service plans. Responsible for leading, directing, and controlling maintenance crews to ensure their daily planned maintenance objectives, safety performance, environmental compliance, government regulations, and insurance requirements are satisfied. Monitors equipment condition, anticipates potential failures, and formulates solutions. Deploys project engineers to troubleshoot and form a plan then ensures tradesmen are deployed to perform needed work. Participates in recruiting, training, and development of Electrical/Instrumentation Personnel. Liaises as required with union representatives to resolve grievances. May sit on apprenticeship selection committee. Works with other Maintenance Department staff to develop area maintenance and capital budgets, prioritizes spending, and advise management on cost over-runs and extraordinary equipment restrictions. QUALIFICATIONS Grade 12 or equivalent Valid trades qualification or relevant Engineering Degree Minimum 2 years experience as a front-line supervisor or related maintenance experience • Understanding of mill-wide mechanical equipment Familiarity with pulp process and related equipment Supervisory Training Budgeting and financial familiarization 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 form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills. To learn more about our company, consult the Domtar Company Web Site and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education or equivalent, a valid trades qualification or engineering degree, and at least 2 years of front-line supervisory or maintenance experience. Familiarity with mill-wide mechanical equipment and pulp processing is required.