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Maintenance Superintendent

1/7/2026

The Maintenance Superintendent will prioritize safety and continuous improvement while implementing standardized maintenance practices across project sites. Responsibilities include budget preparation, supervision of mechanical crews, and regular travel to project sites.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Nuna Group of Companies is a heavy civil construction, earthworks and contract mining company with offices in Edmonton, AB; Cambridge Bay, NU; Yellowknife, NT; Vancouver, BC; Thunder Bay, ON; Timmins, ON; and Prince Albert SK. The Nuna Group of Companies comprises various companies, ventures, and partnerships. Nuna’s experienced professionals and construction group are highly knowledgeable and skilled in dealing with the array of challenges associated with working on remote construction and mine development projects that lack supporting infrastructure. Our 25+ year track record of safe, successful, large-scale project delivery has enabled us to develop a strategic team that is instrumental in the detailed planning required for success. With our management strength and supporting systems, our capacity allows us to plan and execute concurrent projects in excess of $250M per project. Our client base consists of several resource companies whose projects span from smaller public and private civil projects to multi-national, full-scale projects. Our workforce at times exceeds 800 people working on projects in remote locations throughout Canada’s Northern Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Nuna has a demonstrated commitment to hiring Indigenous and local people who live in the areas where we do business. In 2019, we achieved an average of 41.67% Indigenous employment across all projects. Nuna is focused on our commitment to excellence in the execution of our scope of services and Indigenous training and employment.
About the Role

Position Scope

The Nuna Group of Companies is now accepting resumes for a Maintenance Superintendent. Nuna is Canada's leading and largest Inuit-owned heavy civil construction, mining and remediation contractor. We're known for tackling the toughest projects with unmatched agility, integrity and precision, none of which would be possible without our diverse and versatile equipment fleet. 

 

The ideal candidate will have excellent diagnostic skills with the ability to mentor and train other technicians.  A keen eye for detail and the ability to understand logistics while managing shifting priorities will also be key attributes found in the right candidate.  This role requires frequent travel to Nuna's many project sites, some of which are in remote locations, so flexibility and the skill to build relationships quickly and easily is essential. 

  Some of what we offer:

 
  • Work & Life Balance! This position is based out of our Edmonton Corporate office and sites on a proposed 14x14 schedule. 
  • Diverse and rewarding project experiences across Canada.
  • Collaborative team that works to foster a culture of safety and focus on continuous improvement. 
  • Competitive total compensation package including company matching RRSPs.
  • Immediate company paid health and wellness benefits including flex spending account. 

Responsibilities

Some Key Responsibilities:

  • Prioritize and role model Nuna's values by fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. 
  • Implementation and standardization of equipment maintenance practices, procedures and processes across Nuna project sites.
  • Prepare budgets and monitor metrics such as equipment maintenance costs, project expenditures, and equipment availability. 
  • Supervision and mentorship of mechanical crews, including participation in apprenticeship development programs.  
  • Regular trips to projects sites, vendor locations etc. across Canada. 
  • Work with estimating team for resource planning during estimate and bid stage. 

Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

  • Demonstrated skills leading and mentoring diverse groups of individuals.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Detailed, accurate and results-oriented self-starter with the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of services.
  • Intermediate computer skills with a comfort level in working with equipment monitoring systems.
  • Advance diagnostic skills in both heavy and light equipment.
  • Excellent relationship building skills. 
  • Previous knowledge and experience working with equipment and part vendors.
  • Ability to travel frequently.
  • Experience working in remote northern regions is an asset.

 

Work Experience and Education:

  • Five (5) years' of progressive supervisory experience in a related position. 
  • Post-secondary education from a recognized post-secondary facility in the Heavy Equipment field.  
  • Journeyperson Heavy Duty Mechanic Ticket is required.

Summary

Interested applicants are asked to apply online at www.nunagroup.com or by email at hr@nunagroup.com

Nuna is committed to the principle of employment equity. We welcome diversity and encourage all who are qualified to express their interest.

 

We thank all who apply, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Overview

Nuna is the largest Inuit-owned heavy civil construction, earthworks, and mine construction contractor in Canada.

 

Nuna Logistics is a highly regarded civil construction company with hundreds of employees working across the Arctic and Northern Canada. Working often in remote locations, Nuna offers unique on-the-job experience and opportunity to build an exciting career. Our multi-disciplined teams provide a comprehensive array of services and innovative solutions to the most challenging and remote sites in northern Canada. Nuna's core values of: Safety - Integrity - Teamwork - Respect for Cultural Diversity and for Community & Environment; reflect our reputation as a safe, cost-effective, and innovative operator in the north.

Key Skills
Diagnostic SkillsMentoringTrainingLogisticsRelationship BuildingCommunicationEquipment MaintenanceBudget PreparationSupervisionMechanical CrewsResource PlanningSafety CultureContinuous ImprovementHeavy EquipmentLight EquipmentComputer SkillsVendor Relations
Categories
ConstructionTradesManagement & Leadership
Benefits
Work & Life BalanceCompetitive Total Compensation PackageCompany Matching RRSPsImmediate Company Paid Health and Wellness BenefitsFlex Spending Account
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