Shop Foreman - Aerial Lift Equipment

Journeyman Shop Foreman $50 – $55/hr
Location: SE Calgary, AB

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (No weekends)

Industry: Industrial Equipment / High-Reach & Aerial

The Opportunity
Are you an experienced Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) looking to step away from full-time field wrenching and move into shop leadership?

We are seeking a Shop Foreman to spearhead shop operations for a leading equipment solutions provider in SE Calgary. Working out of a clean, modern, and fully equipped facility, you will partner directly with the Service Manager to direct daily floor activity, elevate safety standards, and mentor the next generation of technicians.

This is a stable, long-term opportunity offering competitive compensation, immediate comprehensive benefits, and a consistent Monday-to-Friday day shift.

Advantages
Pay: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour (based on experience)

Schedule: Reliable Monday to Friday day shift — keep your evenings and weekends

Benefits: Immediate, comprehensive health and dental coverage upon hire

Workplace: Clean, modern, safety-first shop environment with strong leadership backing

Stability: Permanent, recession-resilient equipment sector with internal advancement potential

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

Shop Leadership: Direct daily workflow, dispatch jobs to technicians, and ensure repairs meet quality, budget, and safety benchmarks.

Technical Guidance & Mentorship: Support apprentices and technicians through complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic troubleshooting on aerial work platforms (booms, scissor lifts) and telehandlers.

Operational Flow: Partner with the Service Manager and Parts Department to stage equipment, track job turnaround times, and minimize equipment downtime.

Quality & Safety Assurance: Perform final quality checks, sign off on work orders, and maintain strict adherence to OH&S standards and shop safety protocols.

Qualifications
What You Bring

Certification: Alberta Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) certification or Red Seal equivalent.

Equipment Experience: Solid diagnostic and repair background with high-reach and material handling equipment (e.g., Genie, JLG, Skyjack, telehandlers).

Leadership Capabilities: Demonstrated experience or strong natural aptitude for leading, scheduling, and developing technicians.

Strong Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with technicians, service management, and cross-functional teams.

Clean Records: Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a clean commercial driving record.

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, please apply today!
How to apply?

1) Apply directly to this post
2) Email your resume to [email protected] include "Shop Foreman YYC" in the subject line
3) Create a profile and apply through our website, www.randstad.ca

Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a change, but this isn't the right fit? Reach out anyway! As specialists in industrial recruitment, we likely have another role that matches your expertise.

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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