Facilities Supervisor

Job summary

The Facilities Supervisor will manage and ensure the safety of facility assets, including buildings, marine structures, and rail infrastructure. They are responsible for developing maintenance programs, managing budgets, and overseeing unionized maintenance and janitorial staff.

Job details

ABOUT US Intermodex [https://www.intermodex.com/] is Western Canada’s largest integrated logistics services company, connecting cargo via container, rail, barge, and truck to global markets. We are proud to be an SSA Marine [https://www.ssamarine.com/] enterprise, committed to safety and excellence in logistics and supply chain solutions. Joining IntermodeX means becoming part of a team guided by our values of Responsible, Driven, and Nimble. We put safety and people first, strive for ecellence in what we do, and adapt to mete the evolving needs of our customers and business. We are seeking a Facilities Supervisor to join our Maintenance Department in Richmond. This newly created role offers an opportunity to significantly impact maintaining and enhancing our facilities. WHY JOIN US? • Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $94,000 to $115,000, annual salary reviews, and a discretionary bonus program. • Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid health benefits from Day 1, including a Health Spending Account. • Retirement Savings: Employer RRSP contribution of 7% (no matching is required). • Generous Vacation: Starting at 3 weeks. ABOUT THE ROLE As the Facilities Supervisor, you’ll oversee, manage, and ensure the safety of our facility assets, including buildings, marine structures, rail infrastructure and utilities. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll strategize and execute maintenance plans, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Facilities Maintenance Management (60%) • Develop and oversee preventative and corrective maintenance programs with KPSs. • Manage contractors and consultants for scopes of work, compliance, and execution. • Assist in engineering studies, facilities-related projects, and project coordination. Day-to-Day Maintenance Operations (20%) • Manage unionized maintenance and janitorial staff. • Conduct meetings, toolbox talks, and workflow management using ERP systems. • Participate in safety meetings and develop operational procedures. Procurement & Budgeting (15%) • Source goods and services, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships. • Oversee budgets, warranty enforcement, and capital expenditure planning. Reporting (5%) • Provide updates on maintenance activities, compliance, and project status. WHAT YOU BRING Knowledge: • A degree in engineering or trade certification is preferred (Engineer-in-Training welcomed). • 2+ years of experience (co-op placements considered) • Thorough knowledge of reliability and maintenance best practices of port terminal business, including IT-based enterprise asset management systems “EAM”. • Heavy industry background is preferred • Unionized work environment experience is an asset. Skills: • Leadership with strong relationship-building capabilities. • Business acumen and decision-making aligned with organizational goals. • Problem-solving and conflict resolution. Abilities: • Inspire and motivate team members toward business objectives. • Strategically plan and manage complex projects. • Successfully oversee a unionized workforce. COMMUNICATION • Daily interaction with internal teams (Operations, Safety, IT, and Finance) and external stakeholders (vendors, regulators, suppliers). WORKING CONDITIONS • Office and on-site environments, requiring attention to detail and situational awareness. • Occasional travel between company sites required. • Emergency response readiness outside of regular hours. IntermodeX is committed to Employment Equity, supports diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including, women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities. Furthermore, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment.

What you’ll do

The Facilities Supervisor will manage and ensure the safety of facility assets, including buildings, marine structures, and rail infrastructure. They are responsible for developing maintenance programs, managing budgets, and overseeing unionized maintenance and janitorial staff.

Requirements

Candidates should have a degree in engineering or a trade certification, along with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in reliability and maintenance best practices, particularly within port terminals or heavy industry, is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual salary reviews
• Discretionary bonus program
• Health benefits
• Health spending account
• Employer RRSP contribution
• Paid vacation

Listed skills

• Project Coordination · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Facilities maintenance management
• Preventative maintenance
• Corrective maintenance
• Project coordination
• Budgeting
• Procurement
• Contract negotiation
• Vendor management
• Leadership
• Relationship building
• Business acumen
• Problem solving
• Conflict resolution
• Strategic planning
• EAM systems
• Safety compliance
• Employment Equity
• Facility Repair And Maintenance
• Emergency Response
• Supply Chain
• Workflow Management
• Business Objectives
• Team Motivation
• Operation Maintenance
• Engineer in Training
• Planning
• Asset Management
• Business Acumen
• Management
• Capital Expenditure
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution
• Corrective Maintenance
• Finance
• Global Marketing
• Integrated Logistics Support
• Problem Solving
• Operations
• Project Coordination
• Relationship Building
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Logistics
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Facilities Supervisor
• Facilities Manager
• Business Services and Administration Managers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Facilities Managers

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