Service Supervisor - Power & Energy

Finning International; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Finning Canada is seeking a Service Supervisor (temporary) to lead our Power & Energy team. The role focuses on day-to-day leadership of technicians, ensuring safety, quality, and timely service execution from planning to completion.

The ideal candidate has Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification (or electrician) and at least 4 years with Caterpillar equipment, with dealership experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification required; strong leadership and safety knowledge.
• Minimum 4 years of experience with Caterpillar equipment, engines or power generation.
• Experience in a dealership environment within Power & Energy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with safety standards, NSC, JHAs and safe work practices.
• Spend at least 80% of time on shop floor supporting safety, quality, productivity and customer commitments.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching and development to technicians and apprentices.
• Manage repair execution from planning through completion, including pre-, mid-, and post-job reviews.
• Resolve tooling, parts, and warranty issues to ensure first-time-right work.
• Monitor technician productivity, allocate resources, and adjust manpower to meet demand.
• Communicate repair findings, scope changes and service recommendations to customer-facing teams.
• Drive operational excellence through SOPs, quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Safety programs

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician

Job description

Company: Finning Canada Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: At Finning, we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality service solutions that keep our customers operating at their best. We are seeking a Service Supervisor (temporary) to lead our Power & Energy team, providing day-to-day leadership to technicians while ensuring outstanding safety performance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity for a people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys coaching and developing teams, and can confidently manage service execution from planning through completion.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with all safety standards, NSC requirements, JHAs, and safe work practices.
• Spend at least 80% of your time on the shop floor supporting safety, quality, productivity, and customer commitments.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and development support to technicians and apprentices.
• Manage repair execution from planning through completion, including pre-job, mid-job, and post-job reviews.
• Ensure jobs are completed right the first time by proactively resolving tooling, parts, technical, and warranty-related issues.
• Monitor technician productivity, assign resources effectively, and adjust manpower to meet operational demands.
• Partner with customer-facing teams to communicate repair findings, scope changes, and service recommendations.
• Drive operational excellence through adherence to standard operating procedures, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Bring:

• Journeyperson Heavy Equipment Technician certification or Journeyperson Electrician certification with relevant industry experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience working with Caterpillar equipment, engines, power generation systems, or heavy equipment.
• Previous dealership experience, preferably within Power & Energy, heavy equipment, or equipment rental environments.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing people.
• Strong understanding of safety programs, National Safety Code requirements, JHAs, hazard assessments, and contamination control.
• Knowledge of Caterpillar warranty, goodwill, and service processes, along with strong technical troubleshooting ability.
• Sound business and financial acumen with the ability to interpret operational and profitability metrics.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and solution-oriented, with the ability to think on your feet in a fast-paced environment.

Important Details:

This is a temporary position with the potential to become permanent This role will start as a Monday - Friday shift with potential to switch to a 7x7 continuous shift At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OUR DIVISIONS

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.