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IKO Industries, Inc

Reliability Engineer

Madoc, ON · On-site

CA$96K - CA$113K/yr

Understanding of Total Productive Maintenance, Work Management, RCA process, PM & PdM strategies ... to Reliability Best Practices * Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical ...

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JLL

RME Planner

Cambridge, ON · On-site

The RME Planner will be a member of the Reliability Maintenance and Engineering team and will work with network the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) team as well as the Reliability Manager to ...

Syensqo

Rotating Reliability Engineer

Niagara Falls, ON

CA$98K - CA$125K/yr

The Reliability Engineer will have the ability to manage and direct capital projects along with ... Support Maintenance team on repair planning for critical rotating equipment failures * Active ...

Scotiabank

System Reliability Engineer

Toronto, ON

Develop and maintain automation for deployment, scaling, and incident response using scripts and ... Manage incident response processes, including root cause analysis (RCA), postmortems, and ...

Shell

Turnaround Maintenance Planner

Sarnia, ON · On-site

CA$110K - CA$160K/yr

Maintenance, Reliability and Turnarounds Worker Type: Regular Posting Start Date: July 29, 2026 ... Managing planning deliverables within the event established milestones * Communicating planning ...

S&P Global

Site Reliability Engineer

London, ON

Write and maintain code, infrastructure definitions, and automation that reduce manual work and ... Experience managing cloud infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code. Terraform preferred.

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How much do maintenance reliability manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for maintenance reliability manager in Ontario is $119,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a maintenance reliability manager?

To thrive as a Maintenance Reliability Manager, you need a solid background in engineering, maintenance practices, and reliability-centered maintenance, often supported by a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), predictive maintenance tools, and certifications like CMRP (Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional) are highly valued. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and effective communication skills help drive team performance and cross-departmental collaboration. These skills ensure optimal asset performance, reduce downtime, and support the organization's operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

What is the difference between Maintenance Reliability Manager vs Maintenance Planner?

AspectMaintenance Reliability ManagerMaintenance Planner
CredentialsTypically requires engineering or technical certifications, experience in reliability engineeringRequires technical knowledge, often certifications in maintenance planning or CMMS systems
Work EnvironmentOversees reliability strategies, analyzes equipment performance, collaborates with maintenance teamsPrepares work orders, schedules maintenance tasks, coordinates resources
Industry UsageCommonly found in manufacturing, energy, and heavy industryUsed across similar industries for maintenance scheduling and planning

The Maintenance Reliability Manager focuses on improving equipment reliability and implementing strategies to prevent failures, while the Maintenance Planner concentrates on scheduling and preparing maintenance work. Both roles are essential for effective maintenance operations but serve different functions within the maintenance process.

What does a maintenance reliability manager do?

A Maintenance Reliability Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase the reliability and efficiency of equipment and machinery within an organization. They analyze equipment performance data, oversee preventive maintenance programs, and lead root cause analysis for equipment failures. Their goal is to minimize downtime, reduce maintenance costs, and ensure safe, continuous operations. Maintenance Reliability Managers often collaborate with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What are some common challenges faced by a maintenance reliability manager, and how can they be addressed?

A Maintenance Reliability Manager often faces challenges such as balancing preventive maintenance with urgent repairs, ensuring equipment uptime, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement among the maintenance team. Managing data accuracy and leveraging predictive analytics to prevent unplanned downtime can also be demanding. These challenges can be addressed by implementing robust asset management systems, encouraging cross-functional communication with operations, and providing ongoing training to staff on reliability best practices.

What cities in Ontario are hiring for Maintenance Reliability Manager jobs?

Cities in Ontario with the most Maintenance Reliability Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Maintenance Reliability Manager job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $119,200 per year, or $57.3 per hour.

Maintenance Management Specialist

Ontario Northland

North Bay, ON • On-site

CA$91K - CA$107K/yr

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Job description

POSITION:           Maintenance Management Specialist (2 Year Contract)    
REPORTS TO:     Manager Enterprise Asset Management
DEPARTMENT:    Enterprise Asset Management
LOCATION:          North Bay
REFERENCE:      800-110-27
SALARY:              $91,572 - $107,718
WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. 
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Maintenance Management Specialist exists to sustain and continuously improve ONTC’s maintenance management practices by ensuring effective maintenance processes, reliable asset data, and optimal use of the Hexagon EAM/GIS platform to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations across all service areas.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide functional support and oversight of the Hexagon EAM/GIS maintenance management system, ensuring alignment with ONTC maintenance practices and operational requirements.
  • Support consistent work management processes across planning, scheduling, execution, close-out, and performance analysis activities.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operational teams to identify process gaps, resolve system issues, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Maintain maintenance management documentation, workflows, job aids, and standard operating procedures.
  • Engage stakeholders across Rail Mechanical, Rail Infrastructure, Facilities, and Motor Coach Services to assess business needs, address adoption challenges, and support continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate and prioritize enhancement requests, defects, and support issues .
  • Coordinate system enhancements, configuration updates, testing activities, and releases with IT, vendors, and business-area representatives.
  • Facilitate user acceptance testing and validate system changes to ensure they support approved maintenance processes and business requirements.
  • Support the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of maintenance data, including asset information, work orders, preventive maintenance records, inspections, labour, materials, and failure data.
  • Work with business units and data teams to identify reporting needs, improve data quality, and provide actionable maintenance performance insights.
  • Develop and deliver user training, coaching, refresher sessions, and functional guidance to promote effective system utilization and user adoption.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for maintenance management processes and escalate complex issues as required.
  • Analyze system usage, support trends, and user feedback to identify opportunities for process, reporting, training, and system improvements.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance effectiveness, asset reliability, data quality, and user experience.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • Advanced college diploma in Engineering, Asset Management, Business Analysis, Maintenance Management or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in maintenance management, with strong knowledge of maintenance planning, scheduling, work execution, optimization, and asset lifecycle management.
  • 1-2 years of experience in a regulated, infrastructure-intensive industry such as transportation, utilities, or municipal government.
  • Experience supporting, implementing, or enhancing EAM/CMMS solutions, with working knowledge of related ERP and reporting platforms (e.g., Hexagon EAM, SAP PM, Maximo).
  • Experience participating in the full lifecycle implementation of enterprise systems, from requirements gathering through deployment and release.
  • Additional coursework, training, or certification in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or Business Analysis is an asset.
  • Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP), Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) or Institute of Asset Management (IAM) certification is a definite asset.
  • ITIL Foundation Certification, Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), or similar Agile/Product Ownership certification is preferred.
  • Demonstrated workplace safety and asset risk awareness (e.g., WHMIS or basic asset risk principles).
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience translating business and operational needs into technical requirements and defining software features, MVPs, and product roadmaps.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is an asset.
  • Ability to support organizational change initiatives by training, supporting, and influencing users with varying levels of technical expertise while applying change management and user adoption best practices.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders and build effective working relationships.
  • Valid Class G driver’s licence preferred.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the ONTC network (up to approximately 25% of the time).
  • Availability to provide occasional after-hours support during Hexagon EAM releases, cutovers, or Sev-1 incidents affecting maintenance operations.
  • Committed to Company Health and Safety standards and practices.

APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
CLOSING DATE: August 24, 2026 no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.
At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.
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