Shop Manager

Pacific Western Transportation Ltd; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Transportation in Fort McMurray is seeking a seasoned Shop Manager to oversee maintenance operations across our fleet. This senior leadership role demands balancing people leadership with operational accountability to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency in a high‑volume setting.

The role is full‑time, Monday to Friday with flexibility for operational needs, and involves leading teams, workforce planning, and ensuring safety compliance while coordinating with internal

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a maintenance, fleet, or operations.
• Ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive results.
• Experience within transportation, logistics, or heavy equipment environments is an asset.
• Mechanical or trade background (e.g., Heavy Equipment Technician) or HET certification is an asset.
• Ability to lead technical teams with credibility and sound operational judgment.

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership and direction to maintenance teams across multiple locations
• Driving operational consistency, efficiency, and service standards
• Supporting workforce planning, coaching, and performance management
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance requirements
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support operational priorities
• Overseeing resource allocation, workflow, and overall shop performance

Skills

People leadership

Operational oversight

Fleet operations

Safety compliance

Performance management

Job description

Shop Manager

Diversified Transportation is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee maintenance operations at our Fort McMurray location.

Job Details

This is a senior leadership opportunity suited for an experienced professional who can balance people leadership, operational oversight, and performance accountability across multiple service areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of fleet operations in a stable, high-volume environment with consistent workflow.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with flexibility required based on operational needs.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Providing leadership and direction to maintenance teams across multiple locations
• Driving operational consistency, efficiency, and service standards
• Supporting workforce planning, coaching, and performance management
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintenance requirements
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to support operational priorities
• Overseeing resource allocation, workflow, and overall shop performance

What We Are Looking For

• Proven leadership experience in a maintenance, fleet, or operational environment
• Strong ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive results
• Experience within transportation, logistics, or heavy equipment environments is an asset
• Mechanical or trade background (e.g., Heavy Equipment Technician) or HET certification is considered an asset
• Ability to lead technical teams with credibility and sound operational judgment