Maintenance Superintendent

Relocation Assistance Available | Northern Retention Bonus

Are you a Maintenance Superintendent who enjoys hands-on, —without constant travel or night shifts? Are you ready for a career with long-term stability, competitive compensation, and the chance to live and work in a close-knit northern Alberta community? If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and relocate for a role with purpose, stability, and great perks—we want to hear from you.

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our High-Level Division in Alberta is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Superintendent.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, this position requires a great deal of maintenance experience with strong safety, supervisory and leadership skills.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Stay local: Monday to Friday, day shift—no fieldwork or long-haul travel required.
• Make an impact: Help maintain vital production equipment in a top-tier manufacturing operation.
• Join a respected team: Be part of a company that values craftsmanship, safety, and teamwork.
• Relocation support: We'll help you and your family settle comfortably into life in High Level.

What We Offer

• Relocation assistance to help you and your family transition smoothly.
• Northern Retention Bonus to reward your commitment.
• Competitive wages + comprehensive benefits package: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.
• A long-term, stable career with opportunities for growth and advancement.

What you'll be doing:

• Exemplify a strong commitment to safety through actions and leadership
• Provide hands-on technical expertise on the mill floor to increase and maintain plant operations
• Provide support to the General Manager, Production Superintendents, and Supervisors to ensure objectives in safety, quality, production and cost are being met
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team building and motivational skills along with an ability to collaborate and build good working relationships across multiple departments and leadership levels
• Advance and support the training for maintenance and operational teams to continuously improve their knowledge and skills to maintain an optimal operational focus
• Operating and leading within a culture of reliability using preventative and predictive centered maintenance to drive continuous improvement and ownership of the plant's uptime while utilizing advanced maintenance systems involving root cause and gap analysis
• Meeting production and uptime goals while making safety a business priority.
• Develop, implement and maintain maintenance team schedules and detailed maintenance planning schedules that drive continuous improvement and support all elements of plant mechanical/electrical functions
• Ensure department alignment with asset management policy
• Contribute to the development and execution of the annual maintenance budget
• Utilize common PC applications to perform administrative duties (CMMS, MS Office, payroll systems, etc.)
• Lead recruitment, development and retention of maintenance supervisors and their tradespeople

You have:

• Engineering degree or Journeyman trade certificate; any other post-secondary education may be considered
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supervising maintenance in an industrial setting
• Knowledge and experience in effective reliability programs are essential

Would be considered an asset:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Demonstrated expertise in process optimization, troubleshooting equipment, and lean manufacturing principles
• Experience in the forestry or manufacturing industry is considered an asset

Skills:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; leadership, vision, dedication & communication
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems, preventative maintenance programs, and reliability engineering
• Good computer skills with the use of Microsoft Office suite as well as effective oral, written, and communication skills
• Proficiency in computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Personal Commitment to safety
• Demonstration of our West Fraser values (including integrity, humility, teamwork, frugality, innovation, competitiveness, and respect)

Compensation Package:

• The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location.
• Annual bonus opportunity 
• Northern Retention Bonus
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position may vary depending on location, education, and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

Explore Life in High Level:

Looking for more than just a job? High Level offers a lifestyle full of outdoor adventure, community connection, and affordable living.

Located in the heart of Mackenzie County in northwestern Alberta, High Level is surrounded by lakes, forests, and wide-open spaces—ideal for those who love hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and off-roading. In the summer, enjoy endless daylight for barbecues, hiking, or weekends at the lake. In the winter, embrace the beauty of the north with ice fishing, cross-country skiing, and cozy nights under the Northern Lights.

High Level is also:

· A tight-knit, welcoming community with excellent schools, healthcare, and recreation facilities.

· Home to local events and festivals that bring the town together year-round.

· A place where your dollar goes further—with lower housing costs and a great quality of life.

Relocating here means more time doing what you love, more space to breathe, and a supportive community that values hard work and strong families. Learn more at MackenzieFrontier.com. 

About Us:

Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

Diversity:  

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

Sustainability Report | West Fraser

Learn more about us!

Discover West Fraser in Western Canada (youtube.com)

What's it like to work in Forestry at West Fraser? Shayna's story (youtube.com)