Maintenance Manager

Keep critical systems running, safely and right.

At Vitalus, we make food people trust—every day. As our Maintenance Manager, you'll lead the systems and people that keep our plant running reliably, safely, and in full regulatory compliance. This role matters because uptime, food safety, and smart maintenance decisions directly shape product quality and team confidence. If you take pride in doing things properly—and making them better—you'll feel at home here.

IS THIS YOU?

• You bring strong maintenance leadership + a calm, methodical approach that keeps operations steady under pressure.
• You're detail-driven and safety-focused + proactive about preventing issues before they disrupt production.
• You enjoy leading skilled teams + building systems that support long-term reliability and continuous improvement.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Build Reliable Maintenance Systems

• Design and run preventive and predictive maintenance programs using CMMS.
• Oversee Maintenance work to ensure production flow while meeting OEM and regulatory requirements.

Improve Equipment Performance

• Keep processing, packaging, utilities, HVAC, and refrigeration operating at peak reliability.
• Analyze downtime, lead root cause investigations, and put lasting fixes in place.

Protect Safety and Compliance

• Ensure readiness for audits and inspections across CFIA, HACCP, GMP, and WorkSafeBC standards.
• Lead risk assessments, safe work procedures, and maintenance safety practices.

Lead People and Projects

• Coach and support a high-performing maintenance team focused on safety and accountability.
• Manage maintenance budgets, spare parts, and small-to-mid capital projects with care and discipline.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years in food manufacturing, including 3+ years in operations or maintenance leadership.
• Proven experience with PM programs, CMMS, budgets, and equipment reliability.
• A steady leadership style, clear communication, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: Trade certification (Red Seal), HACCP certification, or experience with CFIA/FSSC/SQF standards.

CALL TO ACTION

If you take pride in well-run equipment, safe teams, and work done right the first time, we'd like to hear from you. Apply and help keep our operation running at its best.