Equipment & Fleet Maintenance Manager (On-site in the West Kootenays, BC)

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance strategy, fleet reliability, and equipment performance of our growing operation in Salmo, BC.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who understands that maintenance is more than repairing equipment. It's about maximizing uptime, improving reliability, developing people, and supporting operational success.

Working closely with Operations, Equipment Planning, Procurement, and Safety teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring our fleet is safe, reliable, cost-effective, and ready to perform.

This is an on-site position based in the West Kootenays, BC (Salmo). The successful candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the West Kootenays before starting employment.

The Kootenays offer a rare combination of career opportunity and exceptional quality of life. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and endless outdoor recreation, the region is ideal for those who enjoy skiing, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, golfing, or simply spending time outdoors.

From the vibrant communities of Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail to the small-town charm of Salmo, Fruitvale, and Christina Lake, you'll find welcoming communities, shorter commutes, excellent schools, and a lifestyle that prioritizes family.

Lead the maintenance function across multiple business units and operating locations, ensuring maintenance priorities support operational needs. Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to maintenance personnel while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs that maximize fleet availability and minimize unplanned downtime. Ensure repairs are prioritized effectively, completed efficiently, and aligned with operational requirements, safety standards, and asset criticality.

Drive initiatives that improve equipment reliability, increase uptime, and optimize asset lifecycle performance. Leverage maintenance data, equipment trends, and operational insights to support informed decisions regarding rebuilds, replacements, standardization, and long-term capital planning.

Partner closely with Operations, Dispatch, and Planning teams to ensure maintenance activities are coordinated effectively and equipment availability aligns with business demands. Maintain visibility of fleet status and proactively respond to changing operational priorities.

Develop and strengthen maintenance systems, workflows, KPIs, and reporting tools that support data-driven decision making. Continuously identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, reduce costs, enhance reliability, and standardize best practices across the organization.

Build and maintain strong relationships with dealerships, suppliers, repair facilities, and contractors to ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality service delivery. Hold external service providers accountable for safety, responsiveness, workmanship, and overall performance.

Ensure all maintenance activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, company policies, and safety standards. Manage maintenance-related expenditures responsibly, support cost-control initiatives, and champion a proactive safety culture that protects employees, equipment, and the communities we serve.

If you feel this role is a good fit, we look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance for your application. Visit our website to learn more about The Sutherland Group. Different perspectives build better teams. We are committed to fair, inclusive hiring and fostering a workplace where everyone belongs.

BC Eco Industrial Services upholds ethical conduct, legal compliance, and fair employment practices in all operations

BC Eco Industrial Services is a broad-based forestry services provider with a strong focus on environmentally responsible and sustainable practices. For over 15 years, BC Eco has delivered mobile large-scale chipping and grinding, forestry consulting, screening, road building and maintenance, and equipment rental services across British Columbia and Alberta

For nearly 30 years, The Sutherland Group has been a trusted network of heavy industry companies serving the civil construction, forestry, transportation, marine, and industrial sectors.

We invest in our people, support long-term career growth, and believe our success is built on exceptional teams delivering exceptional work.

Build your future with BC Eco Industrial Services and The Sutherland Group. Apply today.

Different perspectives build stronger teams. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected, valued, and supported.

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