Equipment & Yard Operations Manager - Michels Canada

Michels Corporation; Nisku; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michels Canada, a national contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction, seeks a Manager of Equipment and Yard Operations in Nisku, AB. This senior role leads equipment and yard teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability across projects, balancing day‑to‑day demands with long‑term asset performance and financial objectives.

You will coordinate allocation, maintenance planning, procurement, and inventory, while driving continuous improvement, cost control, and KPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of leadership experience in equipment management, fleet, or yard operations.
• Strong knowledge of equipment lifecycle management, maintenance planning, procurement, and asset utilization.
• Experience managing budgets, capital planning, and cost control in a complex operational environment.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead equipment and yard operations, including allocation, warehousing, inventory control, yard management, and transport coordination.
• Manage and develop staff through recruitment, training, performance management, workforce planning, and employee relations.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, maintenance planning, utilization, replacement, and disposal.
• Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs and coordination of repairs, minimizing downtime and service disruptions.
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis.
• Lead procurement and vendor management, including sourcing, contracting, and performance oversight to optimize cost and service.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Nisku, Alberta

Manager of Equipment and Yard Operations

Full-time, Permanent

Nisku, AB

Work with people who treat you like friends.
Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you’re watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.
Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others.

About us:

Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies.

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA.

The Manager, Equipment and Yard Operations provides leadership to ensure Michels Canada’s equipment fleet and yard operations are safe, efficient, and reliable in support of project delivery across the organization. This role is responsible for the planning and coordination of equipment allocation, maintenance strategy, inventory management, and yard operations, with a strong focus on optimizing cost, utilization, and equipment availability.

In this role, you will lead teams and collaborate across the business to establish clear expectations and foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You are responsible for ensuring equipment is effectively positioned, maintained, and available when needed, while balancing day-to-day operational demands with long-term asset performance and financial objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining and promoting a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers and following all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identifying and communicating workplace hazards and correcting or seeking assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Lead equipment and yard operations, including allocation, warehousing, inventory control, yard management, and transport coordination to support operational needs
• Manage and develop staff through recruitment, training, performance management, workforce planning, and employee relations
• Oversee equipment lifecycle management, including procurement, deployment, maintenance planning, utilization, replacement, and disposal
• Ensure equipment reliability through preventive maintenance programs and coordination of repairs, minimizing downtime and service disruptions
• Manage yard operations and inventory levels to ensure efficient organization, flow, and equipment availability
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis
• Lead procurement and vendor management, including sourcing, contracting, and performance oversight to optimize cost and service
• Track and report equipment performance, utilization, costs, and KPIs to support decision-making and continuous improvement
• Maintain equipment rates, lifecycle costing, and financial reporting structures for internal billing and planning
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Procurement, IT, and field teams, including participation in estimating and project planning
• Oversee systems and process improvements for equipment tracking, maintenance, and reporting to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and equipment standards and support audit requirements and corrective actions
• Support long‑term planning for fleet, yard capacity, and equipment strategy while identifying cost‑saving and efficiency opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field; equivalent combination of education and 10+ years of relevant experience will be considered
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in equipment management, fleet, yard operations, or related industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of equipment lifecycle management, maintenance planning, procurement, and asset utilization
• Experience managing budgets, capital planning, and cost control in a complex operational environment
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and work across multiple operational stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills required
• Experience with ERP or equipment management systems considered an asset
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as required by company policy

Benefits:

We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website atwww.michelscanada.com .

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to:[e-mail] No recruitment agencies, please!

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Please note: All job postings at Michels Canada are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. While Michels Canada may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support part of the screening process, applications are still reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to ensure a thorough and fair evaluation.

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