Shop Foreman - Aerial Lift Equipment

Journeyman Shop Foreman $50 - $55 per hour - SE Calgary, AB

Are you a ticketed Heavy Equipment Technician with hands-on experience servicing high-reach equipment like scissor lifts, boom lifts, and telehandlers?
Do you possess natural leadership skills and enjoy mentoring apprentices, directing daily shop flow, and solving complex diagnostic challenges?
Are you looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a premium Monday-to-Friday daytime schedule in Calgary?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our partner is a distinguished equipment solutions provider recognized for technical excellence and operational support. Operating out of a clean, well-equipped facility, the organization fosters a culture centered on safety and teamwork. If you are an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician seeking career stability, immediate health coverage, competitive pay, and growth potential, apply today for confidential consideration.

As the Shop Foreman, you will work closely with the Service Manager to optimize shop workflows, implement standard service processes, and foster a supportive, team-oriented work culture.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: SE Calgary, AB
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Environment: Industrial / Equipment Rental Shop

Advantages
What's in it for you?
• Pay & Comp: $50.00 – $55.00/hr paid weekly with performance wage adjustments and overtime opportunities
• Schedule & Balance: Full-time day shift schedule featuring early Friday finish times and balanced weekend rotation
• Health & Wellness: Premium health coverage with 80% employer paid starting immediately upon hire, plus 4 paid sick days
• Additional Perks: Group retirement matching up to $175/month, $150 annual boot allowance, paid vacation, and clean shop environment

Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
• Lead, mentor, and actively support a team of 3 to 4 technicians and apprentices to maximize shop efficiency and workflow productivity.
• Manage daily shop operations, prioritize equipment maintenance schedules, and assign repair tasks based on operational rental demands.
• Conduct hands-on technical diagnostics, troubleshooting, and complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs on high-reach aerial equipment.
• Enforce quality control standards, green tag verification procedures, safety compliance, and regular load testing inspections across all fleet units.
• Coordinate equipment movement into and out of the facility while maintaining high standards of shop cleanliness, heating, and organization.
• Support field service requirements and participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to provide rapid technical support when needed.

Qualifications
• Valid Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Journeyman certification, Red Seal designation, or recognized equivalent provincial trade credential.
• 3+ years of progressive hands-on trade experience inspecting, diagnosing, and repairing high-reach aerial work platforms or heavy mechanical systems.
• Proven supervisory experience leading technician teams, managing shop maintenance schedules, and enforcing safety standards.
• Advanced expertise in troubleshooting complex hydraulic systems, electrical schematics, diesel engines, and automated control assemblies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills with a commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and collaborative working environment.

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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