Shop Foreman - Aerial Lift Equipment

Journeyman Shop Foreman $45 - $53 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 Southeast Calgary?

If so, we’d love to hear from you! Our client, a reputable and locally-owned high-reach rental equipment company, is seeking an experienced Heavy Duty Mechanic to step up and lead their service team as a Shop Foreman. This is a key position designed for an adaptable, safety-minded leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes pride in maintaining a productive, highly organized shop floor.

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, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Environment: Industrial / Equipment Rental Shop
Wage: $45.00 to $53.00 per hour (Based on experience and certification)

Advantages
What's in it for you?
Competitive starting wage ranging from $45.00 to $53.00/hr
Consistent daytime schedule with weekends off
Comprehensive benefits package after 3 months (Dental, Extended Health, Disability, and Life Insurance)
RRSP matching program
3 weeks of paid vacation
Free on-site parking
Stable employment with a established, locally-owned industry leader

Responsibilities
What will you be doing?
Mentorship & Leadership: Build and manage an apprenticeship pathway by instructing, demonstrating repair techniques, and reviewing completed work orders.
Team Oversight: Conduct employee performance reviews, assign daily tasks, and establish clear roles to maintain shop cleanliness and safety.
Shop Layout & Tool Management: Work alongside the Service Manager to design an efficient shop floor plan and manage company tools and equipment inventory.
Process Implementation: Roll out digital software solutions for work order tracking, scheduled preventative maintenance (PM), and equipment repair schedules.
Work Flow Execution: Prioritize urgent field or shop repairs while managing competing operational deadlines calmly under pressure.

Qualifications
What are we looking for in a candidate?
Certification: Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic (HET) certification.
Experience: 4+ years of hands-on diagnostic and repair experience with high-reach or aerial equipment is a strong asset.
Leadership Skills: Proven track record of training and guiding apprentices in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Adaptability: Strong problem-solving abilities and comfort using digital shop management tools.
Requirements: Valid driver's license and clean 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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