Maintenance Supervisor in Whitehorse

Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Maintenance Supervisor leads the Fixed, Electrical and Instrumentation team across the site, ensuring safe, efficient work that meets operational standards. They oversee maintenance planning, project execution, and troubleshooting while supporting team development and performance management. This role works closely with other departments to align operational systems with site requirements.

About Us: The Keno Hill mine, located within the Keno Hill Silver District in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is one of the highest-grade silver districts in the world. It comprises 242 square kilometres with numerous mineral deposits and more than 35 historical past-producing mine sites. Keno Hill is expected to produce ~3.0 million ounces of silver in 2026. The mine is owned and operated by Hecla Mining Company, established in 1891.

Here’s What You Can Expect In This Role:

• Supervise, coordinate, and develop the Fixed & E&I team across the Keno Hill mine site (surface and underground).
• Ensure that all work is performed in a manner that conforms to all site safety policies and procedures.
• Develop audit systems for site infrastructure and corresponding preventative maintenance programs.
• Execute scheduled maintenance with a high level of schedule compliance.
• Proven ability to scope and sequence a job, quote/order materials and schedule manpower in conjunction with respective Planner.
• Develop safe work procedures and provide technical/operational input into maintenance procedures and systems.
• Assist or support during troubleshooting, find or propose solutions to solve problems.
• Schedule personnel rotations, performance reviews, administer vacation and disciplinary issues in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Assist with the planning and execution of infrastructure construction projects.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to ensure operational systems are aligned with site requirements.
• Communicate key activities to direct reports and senior managers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

You will help to promote a strong environmental culture, promoting and teaching environmentally friendly values and work practices. You will help to foster a strong safety culture, promoting and exemplifying safe work practices throughout the organization.

Qualifications:

• Journeyman Red Seal certification in an applicable trade is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience - underground mining and processing maintenance supervision.
• Significant experience working on CMMS system.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Extensive and proven expertise in Electrical Code.
• Strong organization and leadership skills.
• Superior communication with peers, supervisors, and management.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Pre-Employment Testing (drug & alcohol, blood lead, and audiogram).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Clean Driver’s Abstract.

Safety, Health, Environmental Responsibilities And Accountabilities:

• Complying with all necessary requirements put in place to prevent safety or environmental incidents, injuries, or losses.
• Ensuring the safety and health of themselves and others in the workplace.
• Following all environmental requirements and maintaining integrity to ensure environmental compliance.
• Ensuring all spills are reported in accordance with spill reporting procedures.
• Identifying, eliminating, and reporting hazards as soon as practicable.
• Reporting incidents and accidents as soon as practicable.
• Disclosing all information regarding incidents and cooperating in incident investigations.
• Assisting in the resolution of health and safety matters in a positive and timely manner.
• Using and maintaining PPE.
• Providing suggestions for improving work processes.
• Assisting Management by supporting change to achieve desired targets.
• Ensuring that plant and equipment operate within their safe working limits.
• Ensuring that correct equipment is used for the job.
• Participating in risk assessment methodology.
• Participating in safety initiatives.
• Receiving training and instruction as required.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards.

Work Environment: Employees will be regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, including snow and ice, as well as extreme temperatures. The work environment may involve contact with potentially hazardous wildlife, moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the use of explosives.

Work Location & Schedule: This is a fly-in fly-out position based at a remote mining camp, operating on a rotational schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off. Camp accommodations and meals are provided while on site.

Compensation & Benefits: Hecla Keno Hill offers competitive pay based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 6% RRSP matching program.