Senior Manager, Maintenance and Engineering

Senior Manager, Maintenance and Engineering

Job location: Bradford, ON
Employment type: Full Time Employment
Hours: 40 Hours per week

A little about us

Hi, we're Aurora Cannabis, and we're so excited to meet you!

We're a global cannabis company driven by our passion to help people improve their lives. We have a diverse team who bring their best every day so Aurora can be the cannabis provider of choice for patients and consumers. We love our work, and we especially love our high quality, innovative brands that make up the Aurora family - from Aurora, Aurora Drift, San Rafael '71 and Whistler.

Our people combined with our collective passion for the industry is what makes Aurora a special place to work and defines what we call our "A-Team". We are a high-performing team of cannabis experts, innovators, and champions, that work, learn and win together. We think BIG, act BOLD and execute with PURPOSE in all that we do, and will stop at nothing to cultivate the ultimate cannabis experience for our community.


Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager of Maintenance and Engineering to working closely with the corporate engineering team to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the River facility. This individual will oversee the identification and prioritization of site-level engineering projects, manage the maintenance programs, and partner with the Director, Engineering and Senior Director, Operations in the site-specific capital investment planning. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment.

As Senior Manager, Maintenance and Engineering, you will be responsible for….

Maintenance Management:

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to maintain a safe environment, ensure product quality, minimize downtime, and ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Establish maintenance schedules, protocols, and procedures to optimize performance of assets and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (GMP, GACP, Health Canada etc).
• Coordinate with production teams to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to operations.
• Monitor equipment performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee and optimize spare parts program, ensuring costs are effectively managed and business continuity is maintained.
• Lead site-level change management for new infrastructure and assets, to ensure effective planning, successful implementation, deliver against startup goals and update or establish new maintenance programs as needed.

Capital Investment Planning:

• Develop and maintain a strategic capital investment plan to support the long-term growth and sustainability of the site.
• Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with corporate engineering, finance, and procurement teams to secure funding, procure equipment and consumables, manage on-site trades and vendor relationships.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the reliability and facilities maintenance teams.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability within the department.
• Conduct performance evaluations, set performance goals, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to direct reports.
• Identify training and development opportunities to enhance the technical skills and capabilities of the team.
• Foster a collaborative environment between site maintenance teams, sharing maintenance expertise across sites, supporting network-wide programs such as calibration and controls, sharing best practices and identifying opportunities to optimize performance and results across the operations.

​​​​​​​Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

• Ensure that all maintenance and engineering activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and standards pertaining to facility operations, equipment safety, and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with regulatory affairs and compliance teams to address any compliance issues or audit findings

Asset Management and Lifecycle Planning:

• Develop and implement asset management strategies to optimize the lifecycle of equipment and infrastructure.
• Conduct regular assessments of asset condition, performance, and depreciation to inform maintenance and replacement decisions.
• Develop long-term asset replacement plans and budget forecasts to ensure the continued reliability and efficiency of critical assets.

​​​​​​​Data Analysis and Performance Metrics:

• Utilize data analytics tools and performance metrics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to maintenance, engineering, and facility operations.
• Analyze trends, identify areas for improvement, and develop action plans to optimize equipment reliability, uptime, and productivity.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management to communicate performance trends, project milestones, and strategic recommendations.

You would be the best fit for this role if you have:

• Proven track record of successfully managing maintenance programs, executing engineering projects, and leading projects including capital investment initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with experience in project planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, safety standards, and best practices in maintenance and engineering.
• Experience working in the cannabis industry or other highly regulated industries is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in maintenance and engineering roles, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Bonus points if you have…

• Previous experience with maintaining and processing plants
• Legally permitted to work in Canada
• Reliable, punctual and committed
• Flexibility with work and scheduling
• Team-orientated with strong interpersonal skills
• Safety-conscious
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Commitment to product quality
• Functional English (verbal and written)

Why you'll love working at Aurora
Our people are at the heart of everything we do here at Aurora, and we take pride in fostering an inclusive space that inspires our team to love where they work! From rewarding career opportunities to flexible work environments to team activities, we go above and beyond to prioritize your success and here's how we do it…

• Flexibility: you will enjoy a flexible work environment that is the perfect blend of work and fun! With flexible working hours to compressed work weeks to paid sick and vacation time, you will be empowered to achieve work-life balance.
  
• Total rewards: we will motivate you to go above and beyond with a competitive salary or hourly wage (with shift premiums), stock options, an RRSP program, annual bonuses, and a health and personal care spending account for you to use for gym memberships, ski passes or staycations.
  
• Benefits: we will foster your health and wellness (and your dependents) with our employee benefits package including, employer-paid health and dentalcare premiums, life insurance and LTD policies and a medical cannabis coverage program, designed exclusively for our A-Team, that will provide you with $1500 of coverage each year (because we truly believe cannabis is the best medicine).
  
• Life-long learning: we're lifelong learners here at Aurora and will invest in your professional development throughout all aspects of your career! You will have access to a tuition assistance program, virtual learning activities and annual performance reviews, to ensure you are provided with the toolkit and support you need to succeed.
  
• Perks: we love to celebrate our people by providing corporate perks including employee discounts, perkopolis memberships, company SWAG, paid volunteer time, modern technology and snacks and beverages at all our office locations.

• Team: we are a diverse and global team of cannabis enthusiasts, energetic innovators, fitness gurus, caring parents, foodies and more, with a collective passion to nurture an inclusive environment that helps you grow and provide people better days with medical cannabis.
  

Diversity and inclusion

At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.

Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers - and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know! We are here to help.

Next steps

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Think you have what it takes to join our team? So do we!

Apply today by submitting your resume along with salary expectations through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by a human recruiter (not a robot) shortly after you apply, and our team will contact you via email if we see a fit.

Think you're the ideal candidate but you don't meet all the requirements? Apply anyways! We would love to review your application to see if you're the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity!

Not the role for you? That's okay! Visit our careers page to find the perfect opportunity for you or share this posting with a friend or colleague that you think would be a great fit (hot tip: if you are already an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by referring this posting to a friend! If they are successful, you will receive a bonus!

If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.