Maintenance Manager

Agropur Inc.

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CAN British Columbia Burnaby Until 8/30/2026 5+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 1, 2026 Last posted July 1, 2026
Job description

Job Type:

Regular


Description d'emploi

People are at the heart of our success. Our culture encourages collaboration, transparency, and accountability in order to generate value and achieve sustainable results. Being part of the team means committing to an environment where everyone’s impact truly matters. 

 

At Agropur, accountability means owning challenges and taking concrete action to achieve results. 



‘An environment that empowers you to take action:’ 

  • Recognition of years of service for vacation calculation; 
  • Flexible group insurance plan including telemedicine services; 
  • Employee assistance program; 
  • Opportunities to invest in yourself (career development, etc.); 
  • Pension plan with company contributions; 
  • Salary range 007: $123,800 à $154,800 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)



‘What you’ll be responsible for each day:’ 

  • Plans, organizes, and controls maintenance budgets (capital and operational) with cross-functional teams
  • Leads and coordinates improvement, corrective, and equipment replacement projects
  • Drives continuous improvement through performance monitoring, planning routines, and process control
  • Optimizes workforce utilization and promotes team autonomy and efficiency
  • Manages external contractors and client-supplier relationships to optimize costs and delivery
  • Ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across all activities
  • Develops and enhances plant automation, engineering, and maintenance performance programs using KPIs
  • Oversees team performance, employee relations, and departmental objectives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals

‘The individual who will own this role’ 

  • Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the food industry and 24/7 operation
  • Experience in production and maintenance, project management, and relevant experience in human resource management; both managerial and unionized staff preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or
  • Red Seal certification
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

An environment that values engagement and encourages everyone to take initiative. 



Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

About this role

Summary

Manage maintenance budgets, lead improvement projects, ensure safety, optimize performance, and lead teams.

Job title

Maintenance Manager

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

food

Location requirements

On-site in Burnaby, British Columbia, no remote work allowed.

Salary

C$124k–C$155k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

maintenancebudget managementproject managementhealth and safetyteam leadership

Preferred skills

automationengineeringunionized workforce

Specializations

maintenanceproject managementautomationengineering
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Burnaby, BC, Canada

On-site City