Shop Supervisor

Northern Employment Solutions Inc; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency in Ontario is seeking a skilled Shop Supervisor to manage a team of mechanics in the Greater Sudbury area. The role involves delegating tasks, ensuring safety, and maintaining productivity. Candidates must possess a 310T/310S Certification and relevant supervisory experience. This full-time permanent position offers competitive wages and benefits, with a requirement to work day and afternoon shifts. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven record of safety and reliability.
• Experience in the concrete or construction industry is an asset.
• Ability to work both day and afternoon shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise mechanics and technicians while delegating work.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company policies.
• Coordinate inventory and order parts as needed.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer proficiency

Ability to adapt to changes

Customer service orientation

Education

310T/310S Certification

3+ years as a 310T mechanic

1+ year in a supervisory role

Valid G Class Driver's License

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Fleet tracking software

Job description

Our client is looking for a hard‑working, self‑motivated employee with a proven record of safety and reliability to fill the position of Shop Supervisor in the Greater Sudbury area. Reporting to the Shop Manager, the Shop Supervisor will supervise a team of mechanics and technicians, including delegating work, prioritizing and assigning repair tasks, managing work orders and ensuring the team is productive and efficient. This is a full‑time permanent position with a rotation of days and afternoons and comes with competitive wages and a benefits package.

JOB DUTIES

• Work alongside the Shop Manager to assist in delegating, prioritizing, and assigning workload for mechanics and shop staff.
• Safely operate various vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Oversee and assign minor and major repairs on equipment, including but not limited to trailers, power‑operated equipment and hand tools.
• Communication point for shop personnel and project managers.
• Monitor shop inventory and coordinate the ordering of parts as needed.
• Responsible for keeping accurate computerized records of time and parts used on work order tasks.
• Assist in the development of transportation maintenance and repair procedures.
• Direct, instruct, and work with department staff and other co‑workers on vehicle/equipment repair and maintenance issues.
• Work with individual vehicle/equipment operators to understand and solve complaints and concerns regarding proper vehicle/equipment maintenance and operation.
• Reinforce compliance with all company policies and procedures: safety standards operations, maintenance, training, cleanliness standards, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) etc.
• Display professionalism toward our company and customers.
• Work closely with all departmental teams in a positive, supportive and collaborative manner, placing the highest value on respect for the contribution, responsibility, and unique expertise that each department’s staff bring to the combined group.
• Ensure the work environment and equipment are clean and tidy at all times.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• 310T/310S Certification is required.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working as a 310T mechanic.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory or management role, including working in a unionized environment.
• Valid G Class Driver’s License.
• Experience in the concrete or construction industry is considered an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to monitor and review equipment repairs.
• Ability to understand, identify and apply provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
• Leadership skills including understanding delegation, conflict resolution, and motivating the team and building positive relationships with staff.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) including experience with commercial fleet tracking, Big Roads and Fleet Complete software.
• Ability to work both day and afternoon shifts on a rotating basis.
• Ability to adapt to last‑minute changes as dictated by the needs of our customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within the parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, and all will be given consideration for the position, but only those that are selected for interviews will be contacted.