Service Lead - Heavy Equipment (14x14 Rotation)

Finning; Fort McKay; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Finning Canada in Fort McKay, Alberta, is seeking a Service Supervisor to lead up to 15 technicians across three bays on a 14x14 rotation. You will drive safe, high‑quality repairs on the shop floor and champion a strong safety culture while coordinating manpower and workflow.

You will coach and develop staff, manage performance, and collaborate with teams to resolve tooling, parts, and technical challenges, delivering superior customer service and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification.
• 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.
• Spend majority on the shop floor ensuring safe, efficient, high‑quality repairs.
• Lead daily safety discussions, job reviews, and safety inspections.
• Coordinate manpower and bay assignments; monitor productivity.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management and development.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Team coaching

Prioritization

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification

Job description

Finning Canada in Fort McKay, Alberta, is seeking a Service Supervisor to lead up to 15 technicians across three bays on a 14x14 rotation. You will drive safe, high‑quality repairs on the shop floor and champion a strong safety culture while coordinating manpower and workflow.

You will coach and develop staff, manage performance, and collaborate with teams to resolve tooling, parts, and technical challenges, delivering superior customer service and operational performance.