Maintenance Manager
Amherst, NS
TP - IMP – 9787
Amherst, NS
TP - IMP – 9787
Owned and operated by IMP Group Limited, IMP Aerostructures is a leading Canadian manufacturer of complex aircraft structural assemblies and detail components, supporting major fixed and rotary wing platforms for world class OEM and Tier 1 customers. With advanced machining, fabrication, assembly, and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities, IMP Aerostructures has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, and long term customer partnerships.
Part of a highly successful portfolio of market leading companies, IMP Group has been recognized as one of Nova Scotia’s Top Employers, one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers, and a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program for more than a decade.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with IMP Aerostructures to recruit an experienced Maintenance Manager to join their team in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Role Description
As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance function across IMP Aerostructures’ operations, ensuring all equipment, facilities, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You will oversee and develop a skilled maintenance team, driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
In this role, you will coordinate and direct the design, planning, maintenance, and modification of machinery, equipment, buildings, and facilities, ensuring performance aligns with operational goals and regulatory requirements. You will also play a key role in environmental compliance initiatives and in partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support production continuity.
Your responsibilities will include:
Part of a highly successful portfolio of market leading companies, IMP Group has been recognized as one of Nova Scotia’s Top Employers, one of Atlantic Canada’s Top Employers, and a Platinum Member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program for more than a decade.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with IMP Aerostructures to recruit an experienced Maintenance Manager to join their team in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Role Description
As the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for leading the maintenance function across IMP Aerostructures’ operations, ensuring all equipment, facilities, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. You will oversee and develop a skilled maintenance team, driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
In this role, you will coordinate and direct the design, planning, maintenance, and modification of machinery, equipment, buildings, and facilities, ensuring performance aligns with operational goals and regulatory requirements. You will also play a key role in environmental compliance initiatives and in partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to support production continuity.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, assigning, and supervising the work of the maintenance team to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Managing and continuously improving the preventative maintenance (PM) system to maximize equipment uptime.
- Ensuring cost, schedule, and quality targets are consistently achieved in an efficient manner.
- Maintaining a high standard of equipment reliability, facility upkeep, and workplace organization.
- Overseeing contractor relationships, including negotiating and managing sub-contracted maintenance services.
- Leading fire safety compliance, including inspections of alarm and sprinkler systems and execution of the Fire Safety Plan in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Supporting the development, monitoring, and reporting of environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborating with Health & Safety to proactively resolve safety and environmental issues.
- Leading, coaching, and developing team members, ensuring appropriate training and certifications are maintained.
- Promoting a disciplined, high-performance culture focused on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Your Qualifications
As the ideal candidate, you are a strong people leader with hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment. You bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach, combined with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in maintenance operations.
Your qualifications include:
As the ideal candidate, you are a strong people leader with hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial maintenance environment. You bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach, combined with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements and best practices in maintenance operations.
Your qualifications include:
- Red Seal Industrial Mechanic/Millwright certification.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a maintenance environment.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with strong communication and team development skills.
- Solid problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of health & safety and environmental regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general maintenance systems.
- Eligibility to meet requirements for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), ITAR, and Government of Canada security clearances.
Why Join IMP Aerostructures?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing organization that values its people and invests in their success. IMP Aerostructures is committed to fostering a supportive, challenging work environment where employees can grow and thrive.
You can expect:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing organization that values its people and invests in their success. IMP Aerostructures is committed to fostering a supportive, challenging work environment where employees can grow and thrive.
You can expect:
- A comprehensive benefits package effective from your first day.
- RRSP program, tuition reimbursement, and long-service awards.
- Employee-focused programs including volunteer grants and scholarships.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development within a recognized industry leader.
- A workplace culture built on respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
IMP Aerostructures is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking “Apply Now” below.
For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@kbrs.ca or Rick Neima, Senior Consultant, at 902-488-2534 and rneima@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates, because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
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For more information contact Thomas Pugh, Partner, at 902-818-4506 and tpugh@kbrs.ca or Rick Neima, Senior Consultant, at 902-488-2534 and rneima@kbrs.ca, or please apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. Please let us know if you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.
Meridia Recruitment Solutions connects leading organizations with top talent by building strong relationships and creating ideal matches with candidates, because we are only successful when you are. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity.
To learn more about Meridia Recruitment Solutions, our job opportunities, and career advice we invite you to explore our site and subscribe for career alerts.
