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Maintenance Supervisor

Irving Shipbuilding
Department:Manufacturing
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Halifax, Nova Scotia
Location:Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Experience:Mid-Senior Level
Skills:
TRADE CERTIFICATIONCOLLEGE DIPLOMAINDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIANINDUSTRIAL MECHANICHEAVY DUTY MECHANICINSTRUMENTATION TECHNICIANPROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALCERTIFIED PLANNERCADDCNCMACHINISTVIBRATION ANALYSIS
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Job Description

Posted on: August 26, 2026

Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise the completion of maintenance work by tradespersons and contractors. They will also oversee the completion of inspections and repairs of equipment assigned to them. The Supervisor will perform regular inspections and audits to ensure the equipment's health. They will ensure that their team meets safety objectives and adheres to policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate subcontracted services and maintenance personnel, assign work orders, prepare and deliver safety brief and work instructions.
  • Ensure maintenance trades are adequately trained and equipped, track training activities of trades workforce assigned to their crew, ensure crews have the correct equipment and training to complete assigned work.
  • Ensure maintenance activities are properly documented and filed, create work orders to address equipment and system deficiencies.
  • Understand the function and operation of equipment under their responsibility, support crew with technical knowledge of equipment.
  • Review operations of equipment and safety standards, perform regular tours of areas of responsibility to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
  • Ensure tradespersons compliance with safety policies and procedures, review safety policies and procedures with tradespersons, perform field audits to confirm compliance.

Qualifications

  • Trade certification or college diploma is required (industrial electrician, industrial mechanic, heavy duty mechanic, and instrumentation technician).
  • Preferred certifications include Project Management Professional, Certified Planner, CADD, CNC, machinist, vibration analysis, oil analysis, infrared thermography, acoustic emissions, electrical equipment testing, non-destructive testing, online equipment monitoring, power generation, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
  • Must have the ability to work effectively with Computerized Maintenance Management System. Proficiency with J D Edwards E1 would be an advantage.
  • Preference given to a candidate who has maintenance supervisor or planner experience.
  • Maintenance supervisory/manager experience in an industrial setting (electrical, mechanical, mobile, instrumentation, facilities, and reliability). Preference given to a candidate who has supervised multiple skills from the list above.

Due to the nature of work Irving Shipbuilding does, all successful applicants must meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

Please note this position requires a full-time, in-office presence.

About The Team

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history.

By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.

At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.

We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.
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