Field Foreman - Heavy Equipment - Construction & Forestry (Ottawa)

Brandt; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continual learning

Advancement opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings programs

Job summary

Brandt is seeking a Field Foreman in Ottawa to coordinate and direct the workload of the Service Department for maximum efficiency and productivity. This role will guide technicians, review repair orders, and support training while ensuring quality repair work.

The position emphasizes leadership, safety, and scheduling, with a focus on optimizing technician skills and ensuring timely service delivery across our Ottawa Construction & Forestry location.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard desktop software.
• Ability to lead and guide a team of technicians.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician preferred.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products.
• Forklift license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assigning jobs and work areas to Service Department staff.
• Assist in appraisal of repair orders and participate in repairs as needed.
• Direct and assist in diagnosing machine problems for technicians and apprentices.
• Inspect and repair tools; recommend new tooling as required.
• Advise Service Manager on customer complaints.
• Establish and maintain on-call field schedule.
• Coordinate and schedule in-house technician training.
• Coordinate quarterly safety meetings with the Service Manager.
• Assist in re-conditioning of used equipment and setup of new equipment.
• May approve release of equipment for delivery to customers.
• Open/close work orders and prepare warranty paperwork.
• Provide performance feedback for service staff.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Lead others

Deadlines

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on August 13, 2026

Locations

• 190 David Manchester Rd Ottawa, ON K0A1L0, CAN


• Service Techs - Mechanics


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: FIELD002422

Description

Brandt is currently seeking a Field Foreman for our Ottawa Construction & Forestry location.

This position is responsible for assisting with coordinating and directing the workload of the Service Department for maximum efficiency and productivity while providing quality repair work; advise and make recommendations to the Service Manager regarding technician skills and training needs.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Assists with the assignment of jobs and work areas to Service Department employees according to their skills and knowledge


• Assists in the appraisal of repair orders coming into the Service Department and may participate in repairs; may review repair orders for accuracy and completeness


• Directs and assists in the diagnosis of machine problems of technicians and apprentices


• Inspects and repairs all special tools; recommends new tooling as required


• Advises Service Manager of all customer complaints


• Establish and maintain on-call field schedule


• Coordinates and schedules in-house technician training


• Assists the Service Manager with coordinating and conducting quarterly safety meetings


• May arrange for and participate in re-conditioning of used equipment and set-up of new equipment


• May approve the release of equipment for delivery to the customer


• Opening and closing work orders, preparing work orders for warranty


• May assist in providing performance feedback for service technicians and staff to the Service


• Other duties as assigned

What We Look For

• Must possess excellent communication/organizational skills


• Ability to meet deadlines


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard desktop functions


• Ability to lead others


• Must be able to lift 50 pounds


• Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician preferred


• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products


• Forklift license preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.


• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.


• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.


• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing.


• Retirement savings programs: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future.

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.