Shop Foreman

Golderado Contracting Corp; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Job summary

Golderado is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead field service operations, supervise technicians, and ensure efficient, safe, high-quality repairs of heavy equipment and vehicles. The role includes coordinating subcontractors, managing schedules, and maintaining accurate job costs.

Candidates should be hands-on, with a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Ticket and strong communication skills to support a team in a fast-paced environment. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with heavy construction equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to supervise workforce and ensure productivity and quality.
• Strong safety focus and knowledge of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service operations and manage repair orders with clear scope and time estimates.
• Provide technical support to technicians and assist in skill development.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors; receive and dispatch work.
• Maintain project schedule and ensure punch lists are completed.
• Review accounts payable related to direct job costs and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervisory leadership

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Time management

Documentation

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Ticket

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Shop Foreman

At Golderado, we're constantly pushing the limits of what we've done in the past - propelling ourselves toward bigger and better opportunities, while exploring new market sectors and services. So, it only seems natural that we'd hire people who have their own voice and aren't afraid to use it. These are people who are simultaneously critical, creative and captivated by construction. They make our business their business and follow a path that with continuous learning and an innovative spirit leads them to be recognized as leaders in the industry. We hire these types of people knowing they are as diverse as we are, and they come on board because they share our core values. Then we simply give them the freedom to take their career (and Golderado) further.

Key Information:

• Hours: The standard schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends, when needed.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• Working knowledge of heavy construction equipment/heavy commercial vehicles/light duty vehicles.
• Ensures a clear understanding of the financial responsibility for the repair order and what part of the total repair he will be expected to cover.
• Provides a complete understanding of work to be done on equipment and the time needed to perform the work.
• Provide technical support for technicians when necessary.
• Supervise workforce to ensure productivity and quality.
• Quality-check work performed to insure it is ready to be returned to field.
• Assist technicians in developing their skills, including on-the-job training.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and motivating all qualified technicians.
• Understands keeps abreast of and complies with federal, provincial, and local regulations that affect service operations.
• Documents all repairs using the Complaint, Cause, and Correction style of documentation and ensures all other information is included (i.e. pictures, sublet invoices, component serial numbers, etc.).
• Adhere to and promote all existing health and safety policies in the workplace to reinforce the Silverado Site Services culture of a safe work environment.
• Receive and dispatch work.
• Coordination and supervision of subcontractors and vendors.
• Manage and update overall project schedule.
• Responsible for quality control and completion of punch lists.
• Job cost management.
• Review/Approve Accounts Payable related to direct job cost.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• CSTS 2020, WHMIS 2015, and Ground Disturbance 201 are required.
• Minimum 2-3 years experience related to utility construction and excavation required.
• Journeyman Mechanic Ticket required.
• A safety conscious attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• A driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• A reliable means of transportation is required.
• Proficient English language skills required.

Education: Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Ticket required.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.