Operations Manager – Forming & Shoring (Alberta, Canada)
Search conducted by MyGreat Recruitment on behalf of a market-leading provider of high-efficiency formwork and shoring solutions.
Why This Opportunity?
- Industry leader, not just a yard – our client is part of the world’s largest formwork coalition, delivering energetic systems that let contractors build faster, safer, and smarter.
- Room to make an impact – you’ll own a 5-acre yard and 50 000 ft² warehouse supporting projects across Western Canada.
- Stable, experienced crew – a seasoned Foreman plus 3–4 dedicated yard staff already in place. You focus on elevating performance, not firefighting.
- Competitive package – $80 000–$110 000 base, discretionary bonus (avg. $5 000), 3 weeks’ vacation, and $5 000–$10 000 relocation support.
- Modern HQ vibe – collaborate with 50 colleagues in a purpose-built regional office.
The Challenge
Reporting to the Director, Western Canada, you’ll run the full-cycle operations of the yard:
- Lead safe, efficient receiving, re-conditioning, order-picking and dispatch of formwork & shoring equipment.
- Drive inventory accuracy, KPI tracking and cost control (overtime, temp labour, transport).
- Champion continuous improvement and digital yard tools to keep product “always inventory-ready.”
- Coach and develop the team; set clear goals for the Foreman and crew.
- Liaise with sales, engineering, and project teams to meet tight site schedules.
- Ensure compliance with corporate HSE and quality standards every day.
Must-Have Experience & Skills (we’ll ask for examples)
1. 3 - 8 years in formwork / shoring or heavy rental equipment, incl. product know-how.
2. 2+ years as an Operations or Yard Manager overseeing people, yard, and warehouse.
3. Proven P&L; or cost-centre understanding – you know how overtime and temp labour hit margin.
4. Track record driving inventory accuracy & asset turnaround in a high-volume environment.
5. Safety leadership – incident-free record and ability to enforce HSE standards.
6. People leadership – hiring, coaching, and performance-managing hourly teams.
7. ERP / yard management systems proficiency for live stock data and KPI dashboards.
8. Ability to coordinate logistics & transport to multiple project sites on tight deadlines.
Nice-to-Have
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
- Experience launching digital yard/maintenance apps or LEAN / 5S projects.
- Working knowledge of welding or equipment re-conditioning standards.
- Bilingual (English/French or English/Spanish) for diverse workforces.
What’s Next?
Ready to run the premier formwork yard in Western Canada?
Send your résumé to
[email protected] with subject line “Ops Manager – Alberta”. Qualified applicants will be contacted within five business days.
MyGreat Recruitment thanks all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
📌 Operations Manager, Forming and Shoring | Forming and Shoring Solutions Provider | Alberta, CA - MyGreat Recruitment (Edmonton)
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