Maintenance Supervisor

Intercity Packers Ltd.

Thank you for your interest in Intercity Packers. We are always looking for qualified people to join our team who share our passion for integrity, quality, safety, sustainability, accountability and trust. We are dedicated to our customers and committed to our people. We believe in treating each other with respect and working as a team to get things done right. Does this sound like you? See our job opening below.

Intercity Packers is the largest meat/seafood distribution company in Western Canada and part of the Gordon Food Service (GFS) Canada group of companies, which has been recognized by Forbes magazine to be among Canada’s Best Employers in 2026.  

Intercity Packers is looking for a Full Time Maintenance Supervisor to join our team in Edmonton, AB.

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that all building systems, equipment, and facilities in their charge operate at peak efficiency. They will resolve issues that arise in order to keep both building maintenance activities running smoothly or take care of any repairs needed on-site if there's an emergency.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Location: 13506 159 Street, Edmonton, AB T5V 0C6

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, review, and participate in all tasks related to facility maintenance.

• Develop methods, schedules, and workflows for facility maintenance.

• Schedule and guide the team for daily maintenance tasks.

• Routinely inspect various elements of buildings and grounds (e.g., elevators, fire alarms, security cameras, sprinkler systems).

• Review inspection and repair reports and observe progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.

• Review operational manuals of ALL food-grade equipment and prepare the team for preventative maintenance.

• Maintain preventative maintenance standards for facilities and equipment.

• Ensure entries in the preventative maintenance application (Maximo) are completed, reviewed, and verified.

• Review spreadsheets related to maintenance (energy tracking, recycling, metrics, action incentives, etc.) targeting abnormalities and opportunities for improvements.

• Monitor and direct the repair of machinery, electrical, or plumbing systems.

• Plan and oversee all repair and installation activities.

• Responsibly handle emergency situations or after-hours calls for repair and maintenance.

• Take part in developing maintenance policies and standards for the organization.

• Work hand in hand with other departments (Safety and HACCP/QA) for maintenance alignment.

• Support the team during safety inspections and audits.

• Ensure health and safety policies are complied with.

• Plan and execute production to fulfill all regulatory as well as SQF requirements.

• Coordinate training sessions in facility maintenance, safety procedures, and methods.

• Conduct huddles for team development and employee engagement exercises.

• Manage relationships with contractors and service providers.

• Keep maintenance logs and report on daily activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of facility maintenance experience.

• Having a technical degree in an electrical discipline (Red Seal) with 3-5 years of experience in managing a maintenance team, preferably within a food manufacturing environment, will be an asset.

• Electronic knowledge is essential (ie. working with boards, PLCs, etc).

• Boiler operation tickets are an asset.

• Able to work under pressure within a deadline-driven and fast-paced environment.

• Good communication, interpersonal, team-building, and problem-solving skills are desired attributes.

Intercity Packers offers a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits (including vision, prescription drugs, disability, and extended health coverage)

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) Matching Program

• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus

• Weekly paychecks

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Opportunities for career advancement

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Company-sponsored events (Family Picnic, Staff Celebration, BBQs)

• Training opportunities

• Annual Safety Boot Allowance Program 

• Full-time hours

• A team-oriented work environment

• Special employee discounts on meat and seafood products

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.  Intercity Packers is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.