Equipment & Fleet Manager

Kj Beamish Construction Co; Elliot Lake; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Company pension

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Company events

Training & development

Competitive pay

Job summary

Beamish Construction Inc. in Elliot Lake, Ontario, is seeking an Equipment & Fleet Manager to lead the shop and equipment fleet across the Algoma Region. This full-time role partners with other group managers to standardize maintenance and share resources while traveling regionally as needed.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of shop and field staff, manage budgets, ensure safety, coordinate maintenance scheduling, and drive continuous improvement in operations and customer service.

Qualifications

• Valid trade certification in either 421A Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician or 310T Truck and Coach Technician or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a 421A or 310T Mechanic.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the shop and equipment fleet.
• Coach, mentor, schedule, and manage attendance and performance for shop and field staff.
• Manage time and equipment/job costing and support mechanics with troubleshooting guidance.
• Organize and schedule labour in the workshop and field; ensure quality of repairs.
• Collaborate with other Equipment & Fleet Managers to align standards group-wide.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Team motivation

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Customer service

Education

421A Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician

310T Truck and Coach Technician

Tools

MS Office

Fleet Complete

Big Roads

Job description

Who We Are

Beamish Construction is a Northern Ontario-based construction company with more than 75 years of experience building infrastructure and supporting communities throughout the region. From its beginnings in 1946, the company has grown into a trusted provider of road building, paving, municipal, commercial, residential, and mining-related services, operating with offices in Sudbury, Hanmer, and Elliot Lake. Known for a strong commitment to safety, quality, and community engagement, Beamish Construction takes pride in delivering dependable, high-quality work while fostering respectful partnerships with the people and places we serve across Northern Ontario

The Opportunity

Beamish Construction Inc. is looking for a hard-working, self-motivated Equipment & Fleet Manager to join our team in Elliot Lake, Ontario. This is a full-time, permanent position offering competitive wages, a full benefits package, and ongoing learning and development. This role owns the day-to-day running of our shop and equipment fleet serving the Algoma Region and working closely with the Equipment & Fleet Managers across the Ethier-Beamish Group of Companies to align maintenance standards and share resources group-wide. Travel within the Algoma Region, and occasionally to other group locations, may be required.

Your Day-to-Day

• Coach, mentor, schedule, and manage attendance and performance for a team of shop and field employees, including conflict resolution and learning and development
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the shop, keeping workflow constant and efficient
• Ensure oversight of time and equipment/job costing
• Support mechanics with troubleshooting and technical questions
• Organize and schedule labour in the workshop and field
• Verify the level of quality on completed repairs and projects
• Prepare quotes for required repairs
• Research warranty coverage to determine whether the manufacturer retains responsibility
• Foster a workplace culture of safety, with visible and consistent leadership
• Continually promote health and safety awareness through instruction, information, training, and supervision
• Manage monthly shop and equipment budgets
• Work within our current Equipment, Fleet, and Maintenance programs for parts, inventory, and preventive maintenance (PM) scheduling
• Work with the Health & Safety Manager and other members of the Health & Safety team to ensure compliance and coordinate equipment inspections
• Collaborate regularly with Equipment & Fleet Managers across the Ethier-Beamish Group of Companies to align standards, share best practices, and coordinate equipment and resources group-wide
• Travel within the Algoma Region, and occasionally to other group locations as required
• Work in accordance with all internal, client and regulated health and safety policies, procedures and/or regulations, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Perform other related duties as assigned

You Are a Good Fit If You Have

Required:

• Valid Trade Certification in either 421A Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician or 310T Truck and Coach Technician or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a 421A or 310T Mechanic
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role

Considered an Asset:

• Valid DZ or AZ Driver's license
• Prior experience in the construction or aggregate industries

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to monitor and review equipment repairs
• Ability to understand, identify and apply provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations
• Leadership skills including understanding delegation, conflict resolution, and motivating the team and building positive relationships with staff
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office - Word, Excel and Outlook) including experience with commercial fleet tracking, Big Roads and Fleet Complete software
• Ability to work both day and afternoon shifts on a rotating basis.
• Ability to adapt to last-minute changes as dictated by the needs of our customers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

What We Offer

• Pay: $80,000 - $100,000 / per year
• Extended health, dental, and life insurance
• Company pension
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Company events
• Ongoing training and career development

The pay range posted reflects base compensation only. Starting pay is based on skills, experience, and qualifications. Benefits and other incentives are offered separately.

Equity & Accessibility

At Beamish Construction we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

Beamish Construction welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Posting Date: September 3, 2026
Closing Date: September 30, 2026