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Supervisor, Technical Team

Job Description - Supervisor, Technical Team

Description

Fleetway is seeking qualified applicants for two Supervisor, Technical Team positions within our Engineering Department:

  • Supervisor, Technical Team (Mechanical)
  • Supervisor, Technical Team (Mechanical or Naval Architecture)
     

Reporting to the Manager, Technical Team, the Supervisor will lead a team of approximately 10 Engineers and Engineering Technologists and play a key role in providing leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance while supporting the successful delivery of engineering work across multiple programs.

As a working supervisor, you will balance people leadership with technical contributions, helping to ensure your team is engaged, supported, and positioned to deliver high-quality results.

The successful candidate will be passionate about developing people, fostering collaboration, and creating an environment where team members can grow professionally while contributing to Fleetway's continued success.

If you're a collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people and contributing to complex engineering programs, we'd love to hear from you!



Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of Engineers and Engineering Technologists.
  • Foster employee growth through coaching, goal setting, performance discussions, and career development planning.
  • Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team environment.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
  • Collaborate with managers and program leaders to support resource planning and work assignments.
  • Monitor team workload, utilization, and skill development opportunities.
  • Support employee relations matters and provide day-to-day leadership to team members.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
  • Perform administrative leadership responsibilities including timesheet approvals, leave approvals, and expense approvals.
  • Contribute directly to engineering project work as part of a working supervisor model.


Qualifications

Education

  • For the Mechanical position: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  • For the Mechanical or Naval Architecture position: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering Technology or Naval Architectural Technology.

 

Experience

  • Minimum of 6-8 years of marine industry experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
  • Strong technical background and experience working within engineering project environments.
  • Previous leadership, supervisory, mentoring, or team lead experience is considered a strong asset.
  • Demonstrated passion for developing people and supporting team success.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to balance technical responsibilities with people leadership duties.

     

We're committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion  

Fleetway is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. 

We encourage applicants to self-identify if they belong to an underrepresented group, as part of our commitment to equitable hiring practices and fostering a truly inclusive workforce.

If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know—we're happy to help. 



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Jd Irving

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professio...

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