Employment Status: Full-time

Department: Facilities and Plant Service

✓ Pension ✓ Dental Insurance ✓ Disability Insurance ✓ Health Insurance ✓ Life Insurance

Competition Number

2025-NON-034

Job Type

Full-time Permanent

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

MTFSS

Department

Facilities and Plant Service

Salary

$48.4233 to $49.5645 per hour

Closing Date

Thursday, October 2, 2025

Description

The Supervisor – Maintenance and Plant Operations will oversee the maintenance and repairs of electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, painting, and other building systems. The supervisor is responsible for providing supervision to the maintenance department staff and participating full scope HR functions including but not limited to participation in the hiring and training of maintenance team members, in the planning and overseeing of maintenance team schedules and the work of the maintenance staff and the efficient processing of payroll responsibilities.

This role will provide input into and be responsible for conducting staff performance evaluations that are timely and constructive. In conjunction with the manager, the supervisor is responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with the collective agreement(s) and applicable policies, procedures, and code of conduct expectations.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Live the Lake Life. Lead with Purpose.

Based in Kenora, this is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team in one of Canada’s most scenic lakefront communities. With a strong sense of purpose and the beauty of nature all around you, you’ll find balance, connection, and fulfillment both on and off the clock.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement

• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short/long-term disability coverage

• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental/orthodontic services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.

• Relocation and accommodation packages and support

• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Must possess a Building Maintenance Certificate or equivalent

• A minimum of five (5) years of maintenance experience required, a combination of applicable education and experience may be considered

• Four years of related experience in a hospital or other similar area

• Previous leadership experience in a unionized work environment an asset

• Proficient with Microsoft office suite and relevant computer software programs

• Ability to make sound judgments and quality decisions regarding work related activities and staff performance

• Demonstrate high motivation and initiative in all aspects of duties and responsibilities

• Willingness to participate in continuing education inside and outside the facility

• Must possess a valid class “G” Ontario Driver’s License

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings quickly and accurately

• Ability to lift and carry objects of various weights

• Experience in minor carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs

• Must be familiar with HVAC equipment and controls

• Physical capacity to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle, finger, feel, climb, and balance on ladders and scaffolds

• Good hearing ability to recognize sounds that indicate equipment malfunctioning, emergency sirens, paging, and warning devices

• Colour vision to identify coloured wires, pipes, etc.

• Numerical ability to compute arithmetic calculations in testing, installing, and estimating

• Spatial perception to visualize equipment and layout of the relationship of parts from circuit diagrams or drawings from perception to recognize structural or mechanical defects in all equipment

• Eye-hand-finger coordination and manual dexterity to handle parts and use hand tools, power tools and test equipment

• Finger dexterity to pick up and install a variety of small parts

• Ability to handle a variety of changing duties resulting from the complexities of all apparatus and equipment

• Adaptability to work in situations involving exposure to high voltage wiring, heights, confined spaces, moving parts, chemicals, odours, dust, adverse weather, and environmental conditions such as heat, humidity and cold

• Dependable, competent, and continued ability to carry out responsibilities

• Must be physically capable of performing the essential duties of the position

• Reliable attendance record

Please apply through the online application process via https://lwdh.talentpoolbuilder.com/

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393