JL Search is a boutique recruitment firm based in Kelowna, BC, specializing in maintenance and reliability leadership for industrial companies across Western Canada.

Our focus is permanent hiring for asset-heavy operations in mining, ports, oil & gas, LNG, petrochemical, forestry & pulp, and manufacturing. We place the leaders who own the maintenance and reliability function, from Maintenance Manager and Reliability Engineer through to Director of Maintenance & Engineering and VP Operations.

What makes JL Search different is how we run searches.

We take a project-based approach, with deep intake up front. We ask the hard questions early and get specific about what will make the hire successful. Then we build a targeted market plan and engage the most relevant talent through research, direct outreach, and referrals.

We do not use job ads ever. We focus on headhunting and relationship-driven sourcing, then we spend time aligning candidates before we submit them so that our clients see fewer late-stage surprises.

Expertise in Hiring for Roles That Include:

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership
Directors of Maintenance & Engineering, Maintenance Managers, Reliability Managers, Maintenance Superintendents, Asset Integrity Managers

Reliability Engineering
Reliability Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Predictive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring leads, CMMS/EAM Managers

Maintenance Planning & Scheduling
Maintenance Planners, Planning & Scheduling Supervisors, Turnaround & Shutdown Managers

Plant & Site Operations Leadership
Plant Managers, Mill Managers, Mine Managers, Operations Managers, VP Operations

HSE
Safety managers, advisors, and compliance leadership

Services Offered:

Contingent Search: We run a full search and you pay a fee only when you hire the candidate. This is best when you want a focused shortlist and a partner who can move quickly without adding process.

Retained Executive Search: Best suited for senior leadership hires where deeper upfront research, heavier market feedback, and a more deliberate assessment of leadership fit are required to make the right long-term decision.

Project-Based Hiring Solutions: For expansions, multi-role hiring, rebuilds, or time-sensitive hiring pushes. We scope the project, build a plan, and run hiring as a coordinated effort with clear priorities and communication.