Shop Foreman

The 1000 Islands RV Centre, a subsidiary of the Leisure Days RV Group, located in Gananoque, Ontario, has a career opportunity for a Shop Foreman.

Leisure Days RV Group is Canada's largest RV dealership network, proudly operating over 28 dealerships across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, with ambitious plans for future expansion.

Founded in 2003 with the opening of RV Canada in Ottawa, we have grown into a leading, sales-focused organization dedicated to driving results. Our scale and superior purchasing power enable us to provide customers with unmatched access to RV sales, rentals, parts, and services.

As a dynamic and innovative company, we emphasize performance, continuous improvement, and cultivating growth from within. We are committed to providing motivated professionals with opportunities for development and advancement as part of our exciting journey.

**Overview**:
As a Shop Foreman, you play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the daily operation of the shop. In this role, you are responsible for numerous and varied duties, including supervising employees, delivery of quality diagnostic and repair services, maintaining equipment, and ensuring workplace safety.

**Compensation**:$30 - $40/hr., depending on experience

**Reports to**: Service Manager

**Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities**:

- Supervise and train shop staff.
- Create and manage the staff work and maintenance schedules.
- Oversee work to anticipate, detect, and address factors that impede operations.
- Perform quality checks on major repairs performed in the shop to ensure shop standards are upheld.
- Enforce safety regulations and protocols.
- Direct the maintenance of shop cleanliness.
- Conduct performance reviews with shop staff.
- Meet with management to deliver feedback and develop work optimization strategies.
- Implement strategies to optimize workflow and operational efficiency.
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery are properly operated and maintained.

**Essential Skills**:

- Diagnostic and repair abilities.
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude - problem solving capabilities.
- Work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Pride in workmanship and desire to attain a superior level of service.
- Motivated team player, energetic and enthusiastic
- Ability to periodically lift more than 25 kilograms.
- Good manual dexterity and balance while working off the ground.
- Attention to detail, neat and orderly approach to work.
- The ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, lifting, climbing and reaching.

**Qualifications**:

- 10+ years of experience in the RV industry.
- Prior leadership / supervisory experience (minimum 2 years).
- Forklift experience preferred and considered an asset.
- RV1 License required.
- Valid driver's license.
- All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law._
- We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements._