Maintenance Team Leader

Maintenance Team Leader

Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Maintenance Team Leader is accountable for the organization, supervision, standards, and development of all maintenance personnel and activities within their assigned process area.  They are also in charge of supporting the execution of mechanical work through the scheduling, coordinating, and directing of mechanical resource.

We're hiring a Maintenance Team Lead to join our Oriented Strand Board (OSB) mill located in Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan. Meadow Lake employs 155 employees and safely and sustainably produces 700 million square feet of OSB every year for customers around the world so they can build their homes and their communities.  

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:  

• A university degree, technical diploma, or Journeyperson trades certification in a related field.


• Proven leadership experience supervising maintenance teams within a manufacturing environment.


• Strong mechanical aptitude with solid practical and theoretical troubleshooting skills.


• Experience working with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).


• Broad understanding of industry standards and best practices in OSB manufacturing or related wood‑processing sectors.


• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.


• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.


• Ability to manage resources and work activities within an established budget.


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

In this role, you will: 

• Collaborate closely with the Functional Area Lead to align and prioritize maintenance activities within your assigned area.


• Ensure the availability of required parts, materials, tools, equipment, and personnel to support efficient and effective work execution.


• Coordinate and organize daily maintenance activities to support operational reliability.


• Build strong working relationships across all employee groups within the mill.


• Analyze team performance, proactively identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency— including supporting employee development and managing performance.


• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance work in accordance with established practices.


• Enforce all company policies, work rules, and safety standards for all team members under your supervision.

We value diversity at Tolko and respect that experience, and knowledge come in many forms.  Even if you don't think you check every box, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us. 

So, what’s in it for you?

• You’ll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.


• You’ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $87,000 - $116,000 per year.


• You'll earn an additional northern allowance on top of your base pay.


• You will be eligible to participate in Tolko’s bonus program.


• Competitive benefits and retirement plans come standard, so you don’t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.


• Relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.


• Continued development through job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.


• A positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.

If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years.  Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations. 

We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at www.tolko.com/careers. 

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About Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake is located just a short distance from the beautiful Meadow Lake Provincial Park in Saskatchewan. Here, you can experience the spectacular brilliance of our prairie sunsets or look on in awe as the northern lights dance across the sky. Since Meadow Lake serves as the main business centre for Northwest Saskatchewan, you can enjoy small town living with a population of approximately 5,300, while taking advantage of amenities usually reserved for larger cities. Visit us at Meadowlake.ca to learn about the community and find out why life is better here.  

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