Shop Foreman

Golderado Contracting Corp; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Job summary

Golderado Contracting Corp is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead our equipment and maintenance team. The role involves supervising technicians, coordinating repairs for heavy and light vehicles, and ensuring on-time delivery of field service work.

You will also contribute to budgeting, procurement, and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates bring Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic credentials, strong leadership, and a proactive approach to training, scheduling, and quality control.

Qualifications

• Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Ticket is required.
• Relevant experience in utility construction/excavation is preferred.
• Must be safety conscious and possess strong communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving abstract within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop operations and supervise workforce to ensure productivity and quality.
• Provide technical support for technicians and coordinate repairs on heavy equipment.
• Manage job costs and review accounts payable related to direct job cost.
• Receive and dispatch work; coordinate subcontractors and vendors.
• Maintain punch lists and ensure completion of quality control checks.
• Update and manage the overall project schedule.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Time management

Organizational skills

Communication

English language

Driver's license

Transportation

Safety awareness

MS Office

Education

Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic Ticket

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Shop Foreman

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.

Golderado Contracting Corporation ("Golderado") supplies skilled labour for construction projects across Canada, primarily in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan, supporting clients such as PME Inc., Silverado Site Services, and EllisDon Industrial.

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.