Lead Service Supervisor - Heavy Equipment

Finning International Inc.; Fort McKay; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14x14 rotation schedule

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Finning Canada in Fort McKay, Alberta, is seeking a Service Supervisor to lead a team of up to 15 technicians and apprentices across three service bays.

You will drive safety, quality, and productivity, overseeing daily operations, training, and performance management to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery.

This hands-on leadership role requires a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician and a track record in Caterpillar equipment environments.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification is required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with Caterpillar equipment and engines.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in maintenance, service, mining, construction, or heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of safety management principles and field/shop operations.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize work, manage resources and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 15 technicians and apprentices across three service bays.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure work complies with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and development for staff.
• Ensure repairs are completed safely, correctly, and efficiently the first time.
• Coordinate daily manpower and bay assignments; monitor productivity and workload distribution.
• Conduct mid-job reviews and communicate changes in scope and impacts to stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Job description

Finning Canada in Fort McKay, Alberta, is seeking a Service Supervisor to lead a team of up to 15 technicians and apprentices across three service bays.

You will drive safety, quality, and productivity, overseeing daily operations, training, and performance management to ensure timely, high-quality service delivery.

This hands-on leadership role requires a Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician and a track record in Caterpillar equipment environments.