Description Shop Foreman

Lead the Team. Drive Performance. Keep the Fleet Moving.

Are you a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced maintenance environment? Do you have a passion for developing technicians, improving shop efficiency, and ensuring vehicles are maintained to the highest safety standards?

Southland Transportation is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead our maintenance team and oversee the daily operations of our maintenance facility in North Battleford.

The Shop Foreman works an 8-hour day shift Monday through Friday, with overtime as required. Will be required to be available during operational hours to support operations and shop staff as needed.

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation - $41.50 per hour

Company matched retirement savings program (following one year of employment)

Rewarding and positive work environment

Up-to-date facilities with state-of-the-art equipment

Ongoing training and development

Employee recognition programs

Key Responsibilities

The Shop Foreman is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day maintenance activities of the shop and must achieve set standards of maintenance within budgeted costs and in accordance with company policies and procedures. The position is directly accountable to the Operations Manager and indirectly to the Area Maintenance Manager for the effective utilization of shop facilities, equipment/manpower, and the maintenance, efficiency, and safety of buses serviced.

Lead a unionized workforce in accordance with the collective agreement and company policies

Assist in all aspects of maintenance and shop facility maintenance

Train new employees in safe and productive operating procedures

Perform administrative work, as required





Display professional leadership with fellow employees in support of Company goals and values

Work in accordance with Company policies/procedures and government regulations – regularly monitory shop staff to ensure compliance

Stay aware of key cost areas such as warranties and supplies

Schedule sequence of maintenance services and quarterly inspections on buses to optimize balances between operating requirements, downtime of revenue equipment and overall shop productivity

Record and report accident damage to equipment and any/all personal injuries

Maintain a high level of awareness amongst personnel of potential task related hazards

Check that work orders are accurate and appropriate for work performed; clarify work with dispatch as required

Continuously monitor effectiveness of bus cleaning & ensure standards are followed and met

Ensure that all regulatory requirements are met in the handling of hazardous materials

Report any damaged equipment or shop deficiency in need of correction to Area Maintenance Manager and coordinate repairs or replacement as needed

What You Bring

Journeyperson Ticket (Heavy Duty or Automotive)

SGI inspection License - considered an asset

Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a fleet, transportation, or heavy equipment environment

Experience handling employee performance concerns, coaching, and conflict resolution

Demonstrated success leading unionized employees considered an asset

Strong knowledge of collective agreement administration and labour relations practices considered an asset

Experience with maintenance management software and work order systems

Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting abilities

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