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Maintenance Supervisor

Bathurst, NB
On-site
Posted Sep 4, 2026
1 position

$90,000–$110,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Maintenance Supervisor leads the maintenance team to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mill equipment. They are responsible for planning maintenance activities, managing departmental budgets, and driving continuous improvement to minimize downtime.

Job details

Maintenance Supervisor, Bathurst, New Brunswick When you join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance team and ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mill equipment. This role plays a critical part in maximizing equipment performance, minimizing downtime, and supporting the mill's production objectives through effective maintenance planning and team leadership. What We Offer We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow, and thrive. Salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 (CAD) annually Short-Term Incentive Bonus 3 weeks paid vacation Employer-match Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Employer-match Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Employer-paid health, dental, vision & virtual care Life Insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-Term Disability Benefits Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) What You'll Do Lead a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Supervise and support the maintenance team, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and workforce planning. Plan, coordinate, and oversee maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and minimize production downtime. Ensure high-quality, responsive maintenance services that support the operational needs of the sawmill, planer mill, and kilns. Manage departmental budgets, work plans, and maintenance systems to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. What You Offer At least one of the following: Journey Level Millwright, Welder, Machinist or similar ticket, or post-secondary education related to the maintenance of equipment 3 years of experience in wood products manufacturing or a heavy industrial environment 1 year of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating maintenance personnel in an industrial or manufacturing environment Bilingualism in French and English Who We Are At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a professional trade certification or relevant post-secondary education in equipment maintenance. Additionally, at least three years of experience in heavy industrial manufacturing and one year of supervisory experience are required.

Benefits

• Short-term incentive bonus • Paid vacation • Registered retirement savings plan • Employee share purchase plan • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Virtual care • Life insurance • AD&D insurance • Short-term disability • Long-term disability • Employee & family assistance program