PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER, CAMBRIDGE, ON, CANADA – #5781

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IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. is recruiting a PLANT MAINTENANCE MANAGER for our North Dumfries, ON client.

Our client’s company, a Fortune 250 company, is the leading provider of comprehensive waste and environmental services in North America. They are strongly committed to a foundation of operating excellence, professionalism and financial strength. Our company serves nearly 25 million customers in residential, commercial, industrial and municipal markets throughout North America through a network of collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities and waste-based energy production projects.

Plant Maintenance Manager

North Dumfries, ON | New Material Recovery Facility (MRF)

This is an opportunity to lead maintenance operations at a newly built, state-of-the-art Material Recovery Facility. You’ll play a pivotal role in driving uptime, reliability, and performance in a high-tech, fast-paced industrial environment.

If you thrive in operational leadership, enjoy building teams, and want ownership over systems, performance, and continuous improvement — this role delivers.

What You’ll Own

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of maintenance technicians
  • Drive preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize uptime
  • Oversee troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems
  • Ensure equipment is restored safely, efficiently, and right the first time
  • Manage CMMS, parts inventory, and maintenance analytics
  • Support startup, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment
  • Partner with vendors and contractors on upgrades and specialized projects
  • Own maintenance planning, budgeting, staffing, and performance management
  • Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and operational excellence
  • Ensure compliance with corporate, environmental, and OHSA standards

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of progressive maintenance experience
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership capacity
  • Strong background in industrial or manufacturing environments (waste/recycling experience an asset)
  • Hands-on knowledge of conveyors, screens, optical sorters, and automated systems
  • Trade certification (Red Seal, Millwright, or equivalent) preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

This is more than a maintenance role — it’s a leadership position with visibility, impact, and long-term growth potential.

Salary

$100,000 – $115,000 plus bonus DOE

Benefits

At our company, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on RRSP, and

For Canada: our company is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply today in confidence by sending your resume as a MS Word Document to info@indemand.ca.

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use

IN DEMAND Recruitment & Consulting Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI)–enabled tools to support certain aspects of our recruitment process, including the screening and assessment of applications. These tools are used to assist with organizing, reviewing, and evaluating candidate information and do not replace human judgment or decision-making.