Director, Maintenance

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard SA, Corby represents leading international brands such as Absolut vodka, Jameson and Redbreast Irish whiskies, The Glenlivet, Chivas Regal, Ballantine’s and Aberlour Scotch whiskies, , Altos tequila, Malibu and Havana Club rums, Kahlua liqueur, Skrewball Peanut Butter whiskey, Jefferson’s and Rabbit Hole bourbon whiskies, Del Maguey Single Village mezcal, Beefeater and Malfy gins, and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word “convivialité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business! 

Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Join us at Corby and Hiram Walker, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

The salary range for this role is $115,280.00 to $144,100.00. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

Position Summary:

The Director, Maintenance will be responsible for managing and leading all maintenance, repair, and medium / minor scope capital projects and technological activities for the Walkerville site. The Director of Maintenance will manage equipment reliability and replacement, budgetary/financial performance, customer service performance, personnel, special projects, and short/long term planning and implementation in accordance with strategic operational plans. Responsible for developing the Plant reliability goals, overall maintenance strategy and support capital plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• OHSA - Ensure compliance of Occupational Health & Safety Act (section 25, 26, 27, and 28) per Hiram Walker & Son’s Ltd Policy- Management-Supervision-Worker Safety Responsibilities.
• Establishing targets in equipment reliability and service standards, monitors performance against these targets/standards and determines root cause fixes that need to be made to resources, procedures, systems, equipment or technology.
• Oversee the overall maintenance and capital budgets, monitoring the cost and effectiveness of activities to optimize resources and prioritize spending.
• Setting high performance exceptions for self and others and holding them accountable for meeting established targets and results.
• Develop long term strategic plans to drive maintenance performance to world class standards.
• Negotiating large or strategically important supplier and vendor contracts to secure terms that are in the organization’s best interest.
• Building a highly competent maintenance team through coaching, training, targeted assignments and selection and creating a work environment where employees can maximize their talents and perform at or above expectations.
• Plan, organize and manage small and medium sized capital projects, delivering results first-time, on-time and on-budget.
• Chair organizational sub-contracting meetings.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners and customers to ensure overall business success.
• Develop business strategy for the Maintenance Department, including business, production and/or organizational priorities. Drive business strategy by linking department and individual performance plans.
• Leads the effort to achieve stretch business results by maintaining/instituting a Continuous Improvement culture utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Leads change initiatives to deliver business results while maintaining an engaged workforce and Union Leadership commitment and acceptance to the change.
• Ensure that all aspects of the ISO 18001, 9001, 2200, 14001 programs are delivered on time. Ensure timely corrective action on all observations and non-conformances.
• Maintain maintenance KPI’s and drive improvements based on variance against long term plans.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• 10 years professional experience in a leadership role with a strong track record in leading change in a unionized environment (Preferably Professional Engineer)
• Prior experience in implementing and maintaining a best practice preventative and predictive maintenance program.
• Experience in project management and delivering transformational change in maintenance techniques and practices.
• Thorough understanding of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Knowledge of OHSA and WSIB legislation.
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project) and production systems, JD Edwards and Kronos Payroll.

Education:

Required: 

• Bachelor Degree, Engineering.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree, Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical Engineering.

Financial Responsibility:

• Overall managerial control and decision-making responsibility.  Determines and changes priorities in line with financial, business and organizational objectives.

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, individuals with a disability, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.

Our Commitment: Accessible Employment Practices

Pernod Ricard, alongside it’s Canadian affiliates Corby and Hiram Walker, is dedicated to providing accessible employment opportunities. If you require accommodation due to a disability or a medical need during any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com.

Ontario Applicants: Our practices align with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

This posting is for a vacant role.

This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Apply today!

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2026-01-02

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