Department manager - maintenance, building and equipment

  • Permanent contract
  • Full-time
  • At least 5 years of experience (Senior level)
  • High school diploma, A levels, GED, GCSE
  • Skilled trades

With us, your work has a real impact, every day!


Mission

As Head of Maintenance, Facilities, and Equipment, your mission will be to ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of our facilities. Your organizational skills and attention to detail will enable you to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to plan and optimize our maintenance activities with our in-house team and external partners. Here, your leadership, strategic vision, and technical expertise will make a real difference every day! You’ll have full responsibility for the building, equipment, and automation at the site, with direct accountability for results: costs, equipment availability, and adherence to project timelines.


In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Ensure the reliability and performance of our facilities

  • Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to infrastructure as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
  • Ensure that equipment and buildings comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement solutions to optimize operations
  • Ensure the availability of critical equipment in line with established targets.


Coordinate with external partners and oversee maintenance projects

  • Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with suppliers and subcontractors
  • Plan and coordinate maintenance, repair, and improvement work
  • Ensure compliance with schedules, budgets, and quality standards
  • Manage the procurement and inventory of maintenance supplies and parts (levels, costs, lead times)


Serve as an ambassador for occupational health and safety

  • Promote a strong and proactive OHS culture
  • Ensure the implementation of safe practices and risk prevention across all maintenance activities
  • Actively participate in initiatives aimed at the continuous improvement of health and safety


Contribute to the strategic management of the department

  • Develop and monitor the maintenance budget and capital projects
  • Use maintenance management tools to plan interventions and track the department’s performance
  • Develop strategies to ensure the sustainability and efficiency of facilities
  • Identify, cost, and deliver automation and continuous improvement projects, while tracking return on investment (ROI)
  • Rigorously monitor performance indicators and be able to interpret data to guide decision-making


Motivate and guide the team toward excellence

  • Mentor, support, and develop the staff under your supervision
  • Foster collaboration with various teams and union partners
  • Create a positive, high-performing, and results-oriented work environment


Ready to put your expertise at the heart of our success? Apply now!

Profile

With the following skills and qualities, you'll be successful in this role:


  • DEC in Industrial Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering
  • At least 5 years of experience in maintenance management, ideally in the retail sector
  • Experience and skills in subcontractor management and contract negotiation
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities
  • Proficiency with IT systems and maintenance management tools
  • Proficiency with key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting tools (PowerBI is a plus)
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Management experience in a unionized environment required
  • Demonstrated ability to take sole responsibility for financial and operational results, including the management of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects


And these assets will enhance your impact: 

  • C license


Benefits designed to take you far!

  • Group insurance with plans that fit your reality
  • An RRSP with employer contribution to keep your finances on track
  • An Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to a telemedicine service for a helping hand when you need it.
  • A $2,000 referral bonus to help you find colleagues with a heart and soul just like you!


And even more!

  • Social activities to connect with your colleagues
  • Development support to advance your career
  • Discounts on Kimpex products to fuel your passion for motorsports

Life at Kimpex

Life at Kimpex means designing and distributing powersports parts and accessories throughout North America and Europe thanks to our network of more than 3,500 retailers. Our industry never stops evolving. That’s why we’re always innovating. We rely on powerful vehicles and lots of adrenaline to carry out our activities. But our greatest asset is our people. People with unique skillsets who are passionate about powersports. Our modern working environment is a place where you can share your ideas and push boundaries with colleagues who are just as passionate as you!

Mot du gestionnaire

Dans notre équipe, on avance vite, on se dit les vraies choses et on célèbre nos résultats ensemble. On s’appuie sur la force du collectif: collaboration, responsabilisation et respect. Ici, chacun a un impact clair sur notre performance et notre service aux clients. Si tu veux évoluer dans un environnement où tes idées comptent, où on apprend chaque jour et où la dynamique est aussi solide que nos opérations, joins-toi à nous!

Jean-Philippe Tétrault

Directeur de la distribution canadienne