Team Leader, Mechanic Shop & Tool and Equipment Control (TEC)

EPCOR Technologies Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

EPCOR Water Services in Edmonton is seeking a Team Leader for the Mechanic Shop & Tool and Equipment Control (TEC). You will lead maintenance operations, coordinate the shop team, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery while guiding staff through planning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include scheduling work up to three months ahead, coaching teams, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Strong technical and supervisory skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Alberta Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate.
• Red Seal Certification required if obtained outside Alberta.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Mechanical Shop and Tool & Equipment Control team.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work up to three months in advance.
• Assign tasks, conduct pre-job briefings, and monitor progress.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to the team.
• Coach employees and support skill development.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure compliance with standards.
• Oversee inventories, maintenance programs, and certifications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.
• Address operational challenges using sound technical judgment.
• Maintain relationships with colleagues and management.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Safety awareness

Planning & scheduling

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Grade 12 diploma

Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic

Red Seal Certification (if outside Alberta)

Tools

IVARA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Team Leader, Mechanic Shop & Tool and Equipment Control (TEC)

JobID 16886

Location Edmonton, AB, Canada

Position Title Mechanical Trades Team Leader

Weekly Hours of Work 40

Business Unit Water Services

About us Department Description

EPCOR Water Services provides water treatment and delivery and wastewater collection and treatment to Edmonton residents and water service to regional customers. The planning, building, operating and maintenance of the plants, reservoirs, pipes, tunnels, pump stations and stormwater management facilities is facilitated by more than 1300 employees working on all aspects of the water cycle. If you're looking for new opportunities, people who care and work that matters.

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time permanent Team Lead er , Mechanic Shop & Tool and Equipment Control ( TEC ) position working out of Aurum in Edmonton, AB .

In this role, you will lead the Mechanic Shop and Tool and Equipment Control teams, ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of operational work. You will provide leadership, coaching, and support to employees while promoting a strong culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.

The Team Lead er is responsible for planning, assigning and scheduling work ahead of the day -to-day (up to 3 months in advance), overseeing daily operations, maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards, supporting employee development, and ensuring clear communication with staff and management. As a key operational leader, you will help drive performance, support continuous improvement, and ensure work is executed in alignment with organizational expectations.

The Team Lead reports directly to the Manager, Shops & TEC and is responsible for leading a team of Maintenance Repairpersons and Labourer 2s in the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of maintenance operations. This role provides technical oversight over maintenance, heavy duty mechanic, hydraulic, carpentry and tool inventory tracking and certification tasks.

We welcome applications from internal and external candidates. EPCOR employees are encouraged to apply using their '@epcor.com' email address to ensure proper consideration of internal seniority.

What you’d be responsible for

• Lead and coordinate the Mechanical Shop and Tool & Equipment Control (TEC) team within established direction and authority limits.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work activities up to three months in advance.
• Assign tasks, conduct pre-job briefings, and monitor work progress to ensure objectives are achieved.
• Provide higher-level technical expertise, guidance, and troubleshooting support to team members.
• Coach employees, provide performance feedback, and support skill development.
• Keep the Manager, Shops & TEC informed of work progress, performance, issues, and risks.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning activities.
• Recommend improvements to work practices, processes, and operational effectiveness.
• Assist with investigations related to operational issues, incidents, accidents, and safety concerns.
• Promote and lead a strong safety culture through hazard identification, inspections, safe work planning, and compliance with safety standards.
• Oversee equipment and tool inventories, maintenance programs, certifications, scheduled maintenance , asset lifecycle management and vendor coordination.
• Ensure operational readiness, reliability, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery against performance metrics.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, operational teams, and HSE partners to support business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and foster effective communication across teams.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex maintenance, equipment, and operational challenges.
• Apply sound technical judgment while balancing operational, safety, financial, and resource considerations.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a high-performance, accountable, innovative, safety-focused, and customer-oriented approach to work.

What’s required to be successful

Education

• Grade 12 diploma (or GED equivalent level of secondary education).
• Valid Alberta Journeyman Millwright or Heavy Duty Mechanic Certificate.
  • Red Seal Certification required if obtained outside Alberta

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the Journeyman level in:
  • Mechanical maintenance and/or heavy duty environments.
  • Unionized settings.
  • Supervising diverse trades.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain an EPCOR driver’s permit, which requires a valid Class 5 Alberta Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
  • Limited to 6 demerits or less at date of hire (prior infractions for unsafe driving behaviours will be evaluated and considered for non-selection regardless of current demerits on file).
  • A Driver Abstract (5-year commercial type) will be required.
  • Drivers with a GDL class may be considered (limited to 3 demerits and pending driving behavior review referenced above).
• Ability to withstand strenuous physical activity inherent to the work performed, as well as to function effectively outside under a variety of weather conditions and through all seasons.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of mechanical maintenance hazards, safety precautions, and procedures.
• Solid knowledge of standard methods, tools, and equipment used in the trade .
• Intermediate proficiency with software such as IVARA, and Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Effective planning, organizing, and scheduling skills.
• Strong decision-making and technical problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to:
  • Respond effectively in emergency situations.
  • Coach and mentor maintenance workers.
  • Use business software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team mindset.
• Commitment to safety and ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability to change, and a focus on continuous improvement—for both self and team.

Other important facts about this job

Jurisdiction: CUPE 30
Class: 7621 (T R LDR)
Wage: $ 69.63 per hour

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

• 10 hours per day, 4 days per week. Rotating shifts are subject to a compressed hours work schedule and the "Alternate Hours of Work Addendum" as per the CUPE 30 Collective Agreement

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age, successfully attained a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent level of secondary education) and legally entitled to work in Canada. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.