Shop Foreman - Aerial Lift Equipment - Calgary

Randstad Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium health coverage

4 paid sick days

Group retirement matching up to $175/月

Boot allowance

Paid vacation

Clean shop environment

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a Journeyman Shop Foreman in SE Calgary, AB, to lead a team of 3–4 technicians and apprentices on a Monday–Friday day shift. The role emphasizes hands-on diagnostics, maintenance scheduling, and safety compliance in an industrial equipment rental setting.

The ideal candidate has a HET journeyman (Red Seal) and 3+ years of experience with high‑reach machinery, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate shop operations and technician tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Journeyman HET certification or Red Seal required.
• 3+ years hands-on experience inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing high‑reach equipment.
• Proven supervisory experience leading technician teams and managing shop maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 3–4 technicians and apprentices to maximize shop efficiency.
• Manage daily shop operations and prioritize maintenance schedules.
• Conduct diagnostics and repairs on high‑reach aerial equipment (hydraulic/electrical/diesel).
• Enforce safety standards, green tag verifications, and load testing across fleet.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Supervisory experience

Shop operations

Troubleshooting hydraulics/electrical

Education

Heavy Equipment Technician Journeyman

Job description

Journeyman Shop Foreman $50 - $55 per hour - SE Calgary, AB

Are you a ticketed Heavy Equipment Technician with hands‑on experience servicing high‑reach equipment like scissor lifts, boom lifts, and telehandlers? Do you possess natural leadership skills and enjoy mentoring apprentices, directing daily shop flow, and solving complex diagnostic challenges? Are you looking for a stable, long‑term opportunity with a premium Monday‑to‑Friday daytime schedule in Calgary?

Our partner is a distinguished equipment solutions provider recognized for technical excellence and operational support. Operating out of a clean, well‑equipped facility, the organization fosters a culture centered on safety and teamwork. If you are an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician seeking career stability, immediate health coverage, competitive pay, and growth potential,

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: SE Calgary, AB

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Environment: Industrial / Equipment Rental Shop

Advantages

• Pay & Comp: $50.00 – $55.00/hr paid weekly with performance wage adjustments and overtime opportunities
• Schedule & Balance: Full‑time day shift schedule featuring early Friday finish times and balanced weekend rotation
• Health & Wellness: Premium health coverage with 80% employer paid starting immediately upon hire, plus 4 paid sick days
• Additional Perks: Group retirement matching up to $175/month, $150 annual boot allowance, paid vacation, and clean shop environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and actively support a team of 3 to 4 technicians and apprentices to maximize shop efficiency and workflow productivity.
• Manage daily shop operations, prioritize equipment maintenance schedules, and assign repair tasks based on operational rental demands.
• Conduct hands‑on technical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on high‑reach aerial equipment.
• Enforce quality control standards, green tag verification procedures, safety compliance, and regular load testing inspections across all fleet units.
• Coordinate equipment movement into and out of the facility while maintaining high standards of shop cleanliness, heating, and organization.
• Support field service requirements and participate in a scheduled on‑call rotation to provide rapid technical support when needed.

Qualifications

• Valid Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Journeyman certification, Red Seal designation, or recognized equivalent provincial trade credential.
• 3+ years of progressive hands‑on trade experience inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing high‑reach aerial work platforms or heavy mechanical systems.
• Proven supervisory experience leading technician teams, managing shop maintenance schedules, and enforcing safety standards.
• Advanced expertise in troubleshooting complex hydraulic systems, electrical schematics, diesel engines, and automated control assemblies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and collaborative working environment.

Summary

If you are an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic looking to advance your career in a leadership role with a stable equipment rental leader in SE Calgary.

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity‑seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non‑binary/gender non‑conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

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