Crane & Rigging Supervisor (Calgary, AB)

Sterling Crane LLC; Calgary; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career development

Safety-focused team

Training provided

Job summary

Sterling Crane Canada is seeking an experienced Crane & Rigging Working Supervisor to lead field teams in safe, efficient lifting services. You will oversee operators and riggers, plan lifts, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with project managers to deliver high-quality results.

The role requires strong leadership, crane operation knowledge, and the ability to troubleshoot complex lifts while maintaining alignment with company policies and union requirements.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Crane Operator License and Class 1 Driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to guide teams.
• Thorough knowledge of lifting equipment, rigging methods, and industry best practices.
• Solid understanding of safety standards and crane inspection protocols.
• Ability to read blueprints and lift plans; familiarity with 3D planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crane and rigging operations across projects, ensuring safe, timely execution.
• Lead riggers, operators, and crew, providing clear direction and mentoring.
• Plan lifts, assess sites, and determine effective rigging strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients for equipment and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Crane operation

Rigging knowledge

Safety compliance

Team management

Tools

3D crane planner

Job description

Sterling Crane Canada

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

We are seeking an experienced Crane & Rigging Working Supervisor to lead our team in delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality lifting services. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing field personnel, including job planning, team management, safety compliance, and coordination with other departments to ensure project success. The candidate may be required to operate cranes when not required as field supervision. This position reports directly to Branch Manager. The ability to effectively lead, supervise and troubleshoot complex heavy lifts, ensure compliance with operational and safety policies, and empower strong team dynamics will be crucial for the successful applicant.

If you are passionate about leading heavy lifts with an industry-leading team and making a significant impact, please review the responsibilities and qualifications below.

JOB TYPE

Permanent full-time hourly unionized position. The successful applicant must be willing to join IUOE Local 955.

LOCATION

313 Exploration Avenue SE Calgary, AB T3S 0A2, Canada.

HOURS

Monday through Friday, within business operating hours. Normal hours are between 8:00AM – 5:00 PM MST with the potential of billable OT during shutdowns.

VEHICLE

A Company vehicle will be provided.

Responsibilities (including But Not Limited To)

• Supervise and coordinate crane and rigging operations for various projects, ensuring timely and safe execution.
• Conduct site assessments, plan lifts, and determine the most effective rigging and lifting strategies.
• Lead a team of riggers, operators, and crew members, providing direction and guidance on job tasks.
• Ensure all crane and rigging activities comply with company policies, safety standards, and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and site supervisors to ensure proper coordination of equipment and resources.
• Perform visual inspections of cranes, rigging equipment, and job sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
• Train and mentor crew members, operators, apprentices in safe crane operation, rigging techniques, assembly/ disassembly and equipment maintenance.
• Prepare lift plans, job documentation, and reports for each project.
• Troubleshoot any issues that arise during crane and rigging operations and make decisions in high-pressure situations.
• Enforce guidelines outlined in the collective agreements and ensure unionized employees are following guidelines when submitting time. Work with admin to validate on site time entries are accurate.
• Ensure operators have completed work orders and have submitted labor hours on a daily basis. Verify that information is correct on all submissions.
• Review FLRA’s that have been submitted on a weekly basis, and ensure operators are aware of areas to improve on. Follow up with operators that require improvement.
• Conduct all work in a professional, ethical manner, leading by example to achieve a workplace where there is zero tolerance toward unsafe work behaviors.
• Conduct all work acting in the best interest of Sterling Crane and safety of all personnel.
• Be the first point of contact for any incidents and report all incidents to Branch Manager and HSE.
• At all times adhere by and enforce the companies Risk Sensitive Rules also known as RSR’s.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Crane Operator License, Class 1 Driver’s license and clean Driver’s Abstract. Ability to travel as needed for out-of-town projects.
• Servant leadership style focuses primarily on the growth and well-being of our people.
• Thorough knowledge of lifting equipment, rigging methods, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of safety standards (Z-150, ANSI, CSA, OH&S legislation, etc.) and crane inspection protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, lift plans, and engineering drawings. 3D crane planner software is considered an asset.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams.
• Understanding of Lean5S methods and how it applies to our industry.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make quick, sound decisions under pressure.
• Thorough understanding and ability to interpret the IUOE local 955 union’s collective agreement.
• Advanced understanding of commercial rules & regulations, traffic act law, ELD’s, hours of service, load securement.

Important

• Preference for successful applicants to be local to the Calgary region.
• Successful candidates must be willing to join the IUOE Local 955 union.
• As a safety sensitive position, it is a condition of employment that candidates successfully pass pre-employment testing that may include a pre-employment criminal background check and Drug and Alcohol screening.
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

CLOSING DATE

Until Filled.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for advancement, career growth and professional development.
• A supportive and safety-focused work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge equipment and resources. Training provided on new company-owned assets.
• Advanced supervision training provided. Full access to our extensive training catalog.
• Opportunity to work with a safety-focused, industry-leading team.

Why Join Us?

As a Sterling Crane employee, you’re helping build the businesses, communities, and infrastructure of society, safely. Our growing mobile crane fleet is front and center across Canadian skylines—taking care of the heavy lifting for industrial clients in oil and gas, energy, construction, and civil infrastructure. Our fleet is also involved in sustainability projects across the country, from wind energy to environmental preservation.

We’re empowering our people to lift their careers to new heights every day. Take control of your future through our comprehensive benefits, training, continuous learning, and professional development pathways. As a member of our team, you’ll be working with like-minded professionals focused on making a lasting impact through collaboration, having fun, and working with integrity.

Our Business

At Sterling Crane, we pride ourselves on “lifting the weight off of your shoulders, safely;” a mission we have pursued with our clients and staff for over 70 years in Canada. We also pride ourselves on being part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings – which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway. With the support of Marmon, we are achieving our mission while doing things that matter, leading at every level and winning a better way - everyday.

Join us!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.