Shop Foreman

Vertex Resource Group Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package (Health, Dental & Vis

Close to home

Safe workplace

Stable employment

Job summary

Vertex Resource Group Ltd. seeks a Shop Foreman to lead and grow shop operations in the Nisku, AB region. Local candidates preferred as the role is on-site in Alberta.

You will manage repair and maintenance for light and heavy trucks, trailers, and equipment, prioritizing work, scheduling daily tasks, and controlling shop costs while ensuring safety and compliance. Strong leadership and communication are essential to guide a skilled team and maintain inventory integrity.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Experience with Industrial Cleaning and heavy-duty equipment.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with clean abstract.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee repair and maintenance for vehicles, equipment, and inventory.
• Prioritize work, allocate jobs, and manage shop scheduling and costs.
• Supervise staff daily to ensure timely repairs.
• Ensure accurate shipping/receiving of inventory.
• Review repair orders and inspect quality before release.
• Ensure vehicle inspections and CVIPs are completed on schedule.
• Maintain daily records of repairs and services.
• Coordinate with Transportation Compliance and Vertex Fleet on rentals and reports.
• Ensure regular maintenance reports for Vertex Fleet.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Organization

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vertex is seeking a driven Shop Foreman to lead and grow our Shop operations in the Nisku, AB region. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader with a solid background in Industrial Cleaning.

Company Description

Vertex is a leading provider of environmental solutions, a unique combination of environmental consulting and environmental field services and equipment. Vertex’s integrated environmental solutions support asset development, operations, decommissioning, and restoration for customers in five North American sectors: Oil and Gas, Mining and Industrial, Utilities, Agriculture & Forestry, and Government. Established in 1962, the company combines 60 years of experience with an innovative, modern approach to provide versatile, expert solutions to the market.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Shop Foreman to join our Nisku, AB Vertex Team. We are looking to hire a local candidate.

Why Work with Us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits Packages including Health, Dental & Vision
• Employment close to home
• A Safe Working Environment
• Stable Employment

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing overall repair and maintenance for light trucks, heavy trucks, trailers, equipment and inventory
• Responsible to prioritize work, job allocation and job flow in the workshop including job scheduling, allocation for the day-to-day operations and managing operating/staffing costs of the shop
• Supervising staff daily activities to ensure efficient job performance and timely repairs
• Supervise accurate shipping and receiving of inventory
• Review repair orders and inspect the quality of repairs done before release of vehicles and equipment
• Ensure required vehicle inspections, equipment certificates, annual CVIPs are completed per expiry dates and government regulations
• Maintain and manage daily records of repairs and services to vehicles and equipment
• Work with Transportation Compliance and Vertex Fleet to coordinate rentals, permits and out of province reports
• Ensure the Vertex Fleet receives regular maintenance reports
• Work with Vertex Procurement team to ensure inventory is kept up to date and communicate when needed
• Overseeing equipment and inventory is ready for jobs and receiving equipment/inventory back from jobs
• Ensuring Vertex Accounting is provided consumables used and that jobs are charged for equipment repairs
• Coordinate third party maintenance/repair shops for scheduling equipment for repairs
• Understand and demonstrate Vertex’s mission, vision, and values; constantly strive to support Vertex's achievements of corporate goals and objective

Candidate Qualifications

• Drug & Alcohol Testing (Provided by Vertex)
• Valid Class 5 drivers license with clean commercial drivers abstract
• 3-5 years experience in a leadership role
• Experience/familiar with Industrial Cleaning and Heavy Duty Equipment
• Excellent leadership and team building skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills and record keeping
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be in good health and physical condition to perform duties assigned

Assets to Have

• Valid Class 1 or 3 drivers license
• Background/experience with Inventory