Shop Foreman

1 month ago


Edmonton, Canada Canada Cartage Full time

Career Opportunity

SHOP FOREMAN

**Why you’ll love Canada Cartage**

An iconic Canadian company with over 100 years of helping companies grow and succeed in Canada, we provide national dedicated fleet solutions, general freight services, managed transportation, fulfillment & distribution, and home delivery. With a national network of terminals, cross-docks, and distribution centers, we are one of Canada’s largest and most trusted supply chain service providers. Driven to exceed customer expectations, and supported by technology and innovation, we bring simplicity to complex logistics challenges.

We work with intelligent and focused leaders who are driven to create an outstanding customer experience in partnership with Canadian leading brands. Canada Cartage is deep rooted in family values with an entrepreneurial culture where ideas are welcomed, growth is fostered and high performance is championed. A recognized thought leader and founded in 1914, Canada Cartage dominates the industry by delivering innovative fleet solutions.

**Position Summary**

Reporting to the Fleet Shop Manager, the Shop Foreman with Canada Cartage will be responsible for providing close management of all Fleets. You will manage all breakdowns, both daytime and pick up on overnight open calls. Ensure moved to completion in timely & cost-effective manner.

Report into Operations on ETC or delays; Provide support to Fleet Manager and be able to stand in for his absence.

**Location**:
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**17508 116 Avenue NW, Edmonton**

**Schedule**:
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**Monday to Friday, flexible periodic evenings or weekends**

**What you will do**
- Manage availability, by managing triage & repair of all Fleets. Communicate repair progress & ETC to Operations, twice daily,
- Get updates on entire fleet, external repairs & parts deliver,
- Booking units into shop planner and following repairs through the repair process,
- Creates and completes POs and ROs for outside vendors,
- Chase up all external repair progress.
- Closing internal work orders,
- Schedule units into shop and create repair orders,
- Manage breakdowns and follow until unit returned into service. Check into night breakdowns,
- Pick up any not resolved and arrange to be repaired/returned into service quickly,
- Triage faults and arrange fastest & most economic repair options,
- Continually improve maintenance operations to improve shop throughput, efficiency, cost control & quality,
- Guide & manage complex repair decisions,

**What You’ll Bring**
- Analytical, self-motivated problem solver with ability to “think outside the box” and “can do” approach,
- Able to organize and prioritize demands, handle complex tasks, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands,
- 5 years of experience as a licensed heavy duty mechanic / technician,
- Highschool education,
- 3 years of supervisory experience,
- Physically able to meet the demands of the job,
- High computer proficiency,
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with customers and colleagues.
- Must have completed high school; post-secondary education is an asset.

**Why work for Canada Cartage?**
- No mandatory overtime.
- Minimal outside mobile work (only boosting).
- Heated shop equipped with pits for easy servicing.
- Uniforms provided.
- Recession-proof business model, steady hours all year around.
- Well maintained, modern fleet (mostly 2018 and newer).
- Online OEM Education (Navistar, Cummins).
- Comprehensive benefits (life, disability, medication, dental, vision, RRSP and more).
- 10 paid sick days per year.
- Group discounts (Costco, Hertz, Bell, GMC, Lenovo, Goodlife Fitness and more).
- Tool, boot allowance and we provide a winter coat
- College tuition fees reimbursement for apprentices.
- Solid career advancement opportunities.

**Why people love working for Canada Cartage**
- Extended health and dental, retirement plans
- 10 paid sick days and 3 paid personal leave days
- Cohesive team and a positive, hard-working atmosphere.
- Meaningful opportunities for career growth.
- Company wide recognition initiatives are designed to recognize employees when they demonstrate outstanding customer service, teamwork and our core values.
- Perks - discounted hotels, car rentals, entertainment, gym memberships, phone plans, electronics, to name a few.
- Fun events throughout the year, like summer barbeques and driver-appreciation week that regularly bring us together.
- We give back to the communities in which we operate by volunteering and donating to local charities.
- We are a strong company that weathers the storm through pandemics and recessionary periods, so that we can benefit from good economic environments.

**We are a top employer**

Canada Cartage has been recognized on the Forbes


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