Trade Supervisor Mechanic

At Lakes District Maintenance, our employees are key to the success of every project, contributing to the legacy we build within the communities we serve. If you're ready to take on a challenging, hands-on role where safety, teamwork, and growth are paramount, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Together, we'll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction.

Reporting to the Equipment & Facilities Manager, the Trade Supervisor Mechanic plays a key leadership role in overseeing mechanical maintenance and repair operations within a construction setting. This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising mechanical activities, ensuring optimal performance and safety of machinery and equipment. The role requires a combination of technical expertise and management skills to lead a team, maintain equipment efficiency, and support operational goals.

How You'll Add Value

• Actively contribute to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive environment
• Effectively supervise assigned work projects and activities, managing manpower, materials, and supplies to meet production standards, quotas, and costs through proper organization and scheduling
• Organize, schedule, assign, and coordinate the work of an assigned crew in conjunction with other resources
• Ensure established work standards for quality and quantity are met, along with completion schedules for designated work and projects
• Conduct field and job site inspections to ensure work progress, materials, and other requirements are met
• Communicate effectively with direct employees regarding work and job assignments

• Review management reports, implement corrective actions, and ensure fiscal control is maintained

• Participate in initial planning, programming, and estimating of resources and costs required to complete scheduled work and projects within the annual budget

• Reorganize, reschedule, and reassign job functions and resources based on work progress and priorities
• Maintain corresponding resource materials, supplies, and replacements for assigned crew

What You Bring

• High school Diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years journeyman work experience or equivalent
• Valid BC Class 5 licence or higher with a Driver's Abstract showing no more than 6 demerits and no major infractions
• Valid Interprovincial Red Seal Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Certificate of Qualification or an approved equivalent

Our Working Environment

What to Expect

Experience the best of both worlds – rewarding work in a scenic natural setting, offering incredible outdoor recreation opportunities during your time off. If you're looking for a role where you can grow your career while enjoying a unique and beautiful environment, this could be the opportunity for you

While the work is remote, this is not a camp-style position. Unlike rotational camp shifts, our roles follow a standard schedule, and accommodations, board, and meals are not provided—except for bunkhouse accommodations available at certain yards.

How We Make It Count

The Lakes District Maintenance Advantage

Benefits

• Benefits plan: Includes extended health, dental, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability.
• Pension Plan: Regular employees participate in the pension plan with employer-matched contributions, helping you plan for the future

General

• Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
• Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year
• Professional Growth: Access 400+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
• Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed

Our Commitment to You

Connecting People with Progress

Safety Isn't Just a Priority—It's a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It's not a box we check off; it's a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it's a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.

True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being 'true to our word' means being 'true to our people.'

Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. As part of the Volker Stevin family of companies, we're able to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.