heavy equipment mechanic foreman/woman

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Willing to relocate
• Industrial

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Train or arrange for training
• Estimate costs and materials
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity

Supervision

• Heavy duty equipment mechanics
• 11-15 people
• Apprentices
• Trades helpers
• Labourers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• Heavy-Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Endorsement

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Other benefits
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)