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, engineers and specialists who keep the maintenance and reliability function running, from Reliability Engineers and Planners up to 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
Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls
E&I Superintendent, Electrical Maintenance Manager, Instrumentation & Controls Lead, Site Automation & Controls Engineer
HSE
Safety managers, advisors, and compliance leadership
Services Offered:
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.
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.
