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Shop Foreman/woman
@ Pacific Western Transportation
Fort McMurray, Alberta
Overview
Diversified Transportation is hiring a Shop Foreman/woman to oversee maintenance operations at its Fort McMurray location. The role leads daily shop planning, technician workloads, parts and work order follow-up, and fleet return-to-service. It runs on a 7-on/7-off rotation with 12-hour shifts from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at $68.63 per hour plus premiums.
Pay:
$68.63 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead daily shop planning and prioritize repairs and returns to service
- Maintain the rolling PM schedule and CVIP inspections
- Review work orders, parts, and labour for accuracy
- Assign and monitor technician workloads and productivity
- Coordinate breakdown repairs and vendor work
Requirements summary:
- Valid HET On-Road Technician certification
- Proven leadership in maintenance, fleet, or operations
- Experience in transportation, logistics, or heavy equipment
- CVIP certification considered an asset
- Valid Class 3 driver's licence considered an asset
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · ultipro
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | HET On-Road Technician, CVIP |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Pacific Western Transportation
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Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-held passenger transportation company in Canada
Full company description
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are unified by a company-wide commitment to the Core Values first established by our founder R.B. (Bob) Colborne. At the heart of these core values is an unwavering dedication to customer service and safety, as supported by our Safely Home brand. At PWT, our people are our greatest asset. After all, it’s our people who safely transport our passengers to where they need to be. In all of the urban or rural communities we serve, PWT’s employees bring our Core Values to life, day in and day out. --------
- LinkedIn followers
- 6,670
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 164
- Reported office locations
- 221 18 St SE, 204, Calgary, Alberta Head Office, CA
- Business categories
- Transportation
- Other recorded names
- Pacific Western Transportation Ltd
- Specialties
- People Transportation
- Logistics
- Customer Service
- Safety
- Buses
- Transportation
- Employee Transportation
- Student Transportation
- Motorcoach Transportation
- Transit Transportation
- and Public Transit
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Founded in 1957, Pacific Western Transportation (PWT) is the largest privately-owned passenger transportation company in Canada. Today PWT offers comprehensive transportation services and solutions across the country, with over 4,000 employees and numerous business locations. Our operations are separated into four divisions: Motor Coach, Oilsands, Student Transportation, and Transit. PWT’s varied operations are…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Truck Transportation |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | People TransportationLogisticsCustomer ServiceSafetyBusesTransportationEmployee TransportationStudent TransportationMotorcoach TransportationTransit Transportation |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 108 |
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Shop Foreman/woman
Diversified Transportation is seeking a Shop Foreman/woman to oversee maintenance operations at our Fort McMurray location.
This is a leadership opportunity suited for an experienced professional who can balance people leadership, operational oversight, and performance accountability across multiple service areas. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of fleet operations in a stable, high-volume environment with consistent workflow.
The position follows a 7-on/7-off rotation, Tuesday through Monday, with 12-hour shifts, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Wage: $68.63 per hour, plus applicable premiums: $2.00 per hour night premium, $2.00 per hour CVIP license premium, $2.00 per hour Class 3 Driver’s license (or higher) premium
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Lead daily shop planning meetings to review current and scheduled maintenance, breakdowns and emergency repairs, parts availability, vendor repairs, and units prioritized for return to service
- Maintain and monitor the rolling PM schedule for all units, ensuring preventive maintenance and inspections are completed on time
- Coordinate with operations to confirm unit avialability and schedule PM work while minimizing disruption in service
- Ensure CVIP and other regulatory inspections are completed on time
- Review open work orders daily and ensure technicians accurately document work performed, labour hours, parts used, defect identified, and additional repairs required
- Review completed work orders for accuracy, ensuring parts and labour are correctly allocated, and work orders are closed promptly
- Monitor and resolve outstanding work orders including delays related to parts, vendor work, documentation approvals, or follow-up repairs
- Review parts requirement for repairs, ensuring required parts are identified, ordered and available
- Monitor outstanding orders and ETAs, and coordinate to prioritize critical parts and address shortages
- Monitor technician workloads and assign work based on experience, qualifications, and operational priorities to maximize productivity
- Monitor labour hours and repair progress, investigate jobs that exceed expected completion times, and address productivity concerns
- Provide hands-on technical support including assistance with complex and priority repairs
- Monitor fleet availability and unit status
- Coordinate breakdown repairs with mobile mechanics and operations, ensuring prompt response and determining whether repairs should be completed in-house or by an outside vendor
- Communicate repair status and expected completion times to the Maintenance Manager
- Inspect completed major and safety-critical repairs, ensuring required testing and documentation are completed before units return to service
- Conduct quality spot checks to ensure units are returned to service in clean, safe, and serviceable condition
- Identify repeat failures or recurring repair issues
- Monitor vendor progress and completion timelines, and ensure all outside work is properly documented
- Review vendor invoices against approved and completed work for accuracy
- Maintain an organized shop schedule and workflow, ensuring units are appropriately positioned and repair bays remain clear and efficient
- Maintain designated areas for units awaiting parts or inspection, completed units, major repairs, and scrap/removed components
- Provide Maintenance Manager with a daily shop status update covering completed and outstanding work
- Communicate jobs behind schedule, major repair concerns, parts shortages, and other issues affecting fleet availability or maintenance operations
What We Are Looking For:
- Valid HET On-Road Technician certification
- Proven leadership experience in a maintenance, fleet, or operational environment
- Strong ability to lead teams, manage performance, and drive results
- Experience within transportation, logistics, or heavy equipment environments
- Valid Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (CVIP) certification is considered an asset
- Valid Class 3 driver’s license is considered an asset
- Ability to lead technical teams with credibility and sound operational judgment
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company matched retirement savings program (following one year of employment)
- Rewarding and positive work environment
- Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment
- Ongoing training and development
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