Foreman

CA; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATCO Frontec seeks a Foreman to oversee daily maintenance and facility operations, serving as the client liaison and coordinating preventive and corrective work. You will manage site personnel, subcontractors, and safety processes to deliver high-quality service.

The role requires leadership across maintenance trades, strong safety knowledge, and proven ability to meet contractual KPIs while ensuring 100% delivery of services. Based in Calgary with travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Journeyman certification in a related trade (plumbing, HVAC or electrical).
• Minimum 10 years in maintenance or facilities operations with 5 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Experience leading employees, trades, subcontractors, vendors and service providers.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements. Excellent leadership and planning skills.
• Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee preventive maintenance to ensure reliability.
• Prioritize corrective maintenance and AWR work orders for timely completion.
• Coordinate inspections of subcontractor services.
• Assign work orders to technicians and staff.
• Prepare work schedules and shift rotations.
• Oversee trade-specific maintenance, repairs, and specialized work.
• Lead daily/weekly/monthly client meetings and act as the client contact.
• Manage after-hours calls and emergency service requests.
• Administer site access control, onboarding, and safety orientation.
• Maintain site inventory, consumables, tools, and critical spares.
• Supervise site employees and contractors, providing leadership and quality control.
• Monitor service performance against contractual obligations and KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Maintenance programs

Education

Journeyman Certification in a related trade (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical)

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

ATCO Frontec is seeking a dedicated and results-driven Foreman to oversee daily maintenance and facility operations while serving as the primary point of contact for the client.

The Foreman is responsible for coordinating preventive, corrective maintenance and Additional work request activities, managing site personnel and subcontractors, maintaining strong client relationships, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company policies, safety requirements, and performance expectations.

The successful candidate will provide leadership, direction, and technical oversight to maintenance personnel, trades, subcontractors, and other technical staff while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.

This position is located in-office in Calgary, AB with travel to client/project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee preventive maintenance activities to ensure facility and equipment reliability.

• Manage and prioritize corrective maintenance & AWR work orders and ensure timely completion.

• Coordinate, schedule, oversee, and perform quality inspections of subcontractor services.

• Assign work orders and daily tasks to maintenance technicians, trades personnel, and other technical staff.

• Prepare and manage work schedules and shift rotations for maintenance staff and self.

• Request, coordinate, and oversee trade-specific maintenance, repair, and specialized service work.

• Lead and participate in daily, weekly, and monthly operational and performance meetings with clients and stakeholders.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client.

• Manage and respond to after-hours calls, emergency service requests, and operational incidents.

• Administer site-specific access control requirements, contractor onboarding, and safety orientation processes.

• Maintain site inventory, consumables, tools, and critical spare parts.

• Supervise all site employees and contractors, providing leadership, coaching, performance management, and quality control oversight.

• Monitor and track service performance to ensure compliance with daily, weekly, monthly, and annual contractual obligations.

• Ensure achievement of all applicable ATCO and client KPIs.

• Support business continuity and operational excellence.

• Prepare operational reports and performance summaries.

• Ensure 100% delivery of services and project requirements in accordance with contractual obligations.

• Perform any other duties assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Certification in a related trade (Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical)

• Minimum 10 years of maintenance or facilities operations experience including 5 years of supervisory experience.

• Strong knowledge of preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

• Experience managing employees, trades personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and service providers.

• Strong understanding of occupational health and safety requirements.

• Excellent leadership, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.

• Valid Class 5 Driver License

• Must be able to pass extensive background check, and drug & alcohol testing

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance

Key Performance Expectations

• Achievement of all contractual service requirements and deliverables.

• Achievement of all applicable ATCO and client KPIs.

• Safe execution of all work activities.

• High levels of client satisfaction.

• Timely completion of preventive and corrective maintenance activities.