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Shop Foreman

@ Steele Auto Group

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

Full-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Steele Auto Group is hiring a full-time Shop Foreman at its ECI Dartmouth location to lead a high-performing shop, driving productivity, quality and efficiency. The role supervises technicians, owns workflow and scheduling with the Service Manager, and includes hands-on support when needed. Compensation is based on skills, experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise technicians and coordinate daily shop operations
  • Assign and prioritize work for quality and on-time completion
  • Coach, mentor and develop team members
  • Monitor workmanship and drive continuous improvement
  • Oversee shop workflow, equipment and maintenance

Requirements summary:

  • 5+ years Heavy Duty Technician experience, including leadership
  • Skilled in gas and diesel truck and equipment diagnostics and repair
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills
  • Comfortable with Microsoft Office, DMS systems and technology tools

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Benefits mentioned

Retirement planEmployee discount
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-06-09
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityLead
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Experience5+ years
Manages peopleYes
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer moderate
LanguagesEnglish
Perks mentionedFlexible hours, Retirement plan, Employee discount, Wellness

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Steele Auto Group

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Steele Auto Group has been named as one of Canada's Best Managed companies for 7 consecutive years.

Full company description

The Steele Auto Group, consistently designated as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, is one of the most diversified group of automobile dealerships in Atlantic Canada. The group is currently comprised of 50 auto dealerships, 3 Powerhouse Equipment stores and 9 collision centers, and is headquartered in Dartmouth, NS. The Group consists of approximately 2,100 employees and prides itself on pursuing new, innovative, and more transparent ways of connecting with its customers. Steele Auto was recently presented with Canada’s GM Innovation Award. The group believes strongly in providing career growth opportunities for its team members including promoting from within along with providing mobility throughout the Atlantic region. Steele Auto Group is heavily involved with, and supports the communities it operates in, while maintaining strategic partnership initiatives that support mental health, sick children and families in need.

LinkedIn followers
8,540
People associated on LinkedIn
424
Reported office locations
  • 8 Basinview Dr, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3B, CA
Business categories
  • Automotive
  • Autonomous Vehicles
  • Motor Vehicle Dealers
  • Retail and wholesale
Other recorded names
  • Steele Auto Group
Specialties
  • New and Used Vehicle Sales
  • Vehicle Servicing
  • Vehicle Parts
  • and Collision Repair
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
930,932

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

The Steele Auto Group, consistently designated as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, is one of the most diversified group of automobile dealerships in Atlantic Canada. The group is currently comprised of 50 auto dealerships, 3 Powerhouse Equipment stores and 9 collision centers, and is headquartered in Dartmouth, NS. The Group consists of approximately 2,100 employees and prides itself on pursuing new…

FieldValue
IndustryRetail Motor Vehicles
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersDartmouth, Nova Scotia
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1990
SpecialtiesNew and Used Vehicle SalesVehicle ServicingVehicle Partsand Collision Repair
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Job description

At Steele Auto Group, work is more than a job. It is a chance to inspire positive impact through every interaction, every vehicle, every journey. Our people are at the heart of it all, because everything we do is driven by you. Your passion. Your purpose. Your potential.

ECI Dartmouth is looking for a Shop Foreman to take the lead and be the engine that powers a high-performing shop. You will set the pace, driving productivity, quality, and efficiency while leading a skilled team of technicians to success. Partnering closely with the Service Manager, you will own the workflow, fine-tune scheduling, and keep operations running at full throttle.

Compensation will be based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

The Steele Advantage:

  • 18-bay Brand New Shop – Heated floors, backup generator, fully stocked snacks and more
  • 100% Matched Retirement Savings Plan - Because your future matters
  • Flexible Health & Dental Plans – Affordable, dependable coverage for the people who matter most
  • Mental Health & Wellness Support – 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
  • Employee Discounts – On vehicle purchases, parts, and service at any of our locations
  • Work Boot Reimbursement – Reimbursement immediately
  • Access to Steele University – learn anytime, anywhere and earn rewards as you grow your skills!

How you will make an impact:

  • Lead the shop floor by supervising technicians and coordinating daily operations to keep work moving efficiently and on schedule
  • Assign and prioritize work to ensure quality repairs and on-time completion
  • Coach, mentor, and develop team members while promoting safety and best practices
  • Monitor workmanship, troubleshoot issues, and drive continuous improvement Oversee shop workflow, equipment, and maintenance to maintain a safe and organized workplace
  • Collaborate with leadership on staffing, planning, and performance, providing hands-on support when needed

What drives your success:

  • 5+ years of Heavy Duty Technician experience, including leadership experience
  • Skilled in gas and diesel truck and equipment diagnostics and repair
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent communication and team leadership skills
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, DMS systems, and technology-based tools

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