SUMMARY OF THE ROLE The Auxiliary Equipment & Yard Manager will be accountable for the safe / effective and coordinated operation of yard activities. Sourcing, allocation, inspection, maintenance, certification, and tracking of auxiliary rigging equipment - supporting crane operations and projects across Western Canada.

The role provides overall direction and accountability for yard governance, asset readiness, inventory accuracy in SAP, regulatory compliance (including applicable OH&S;, CSA Z-150, and ASME B30 standards), logistics and cost control. Communication with EMD, Operations, Transport, Project teams, sites, and vendors.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Yard Governance, Layout & Daily Operations

Maintain overall accountability for yard activities, processes, performance, and operational

Establish, communicate, and enforce yard governance, housekeeping, organization, and safe-work

Coordinate yard priorities across Crane, Auxiliary Equipment, Transport, EMD, Operations, and Project

Identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement

Oversee yard layout, utilization, designated work zones, and the orderly movement, staging, storage, and parking of assets.

Ensure consistent processes for equipment sign-in/sign-out, inbound and outbound movements, loading and unloading, and tracking of empty trailers.

Crane Yard & Asset Staging

Provide direction to the Crane Yard Supervisor for management of designated crane-asset work zones and staging requirements for upcoming lifts and projects.

Ensure crane components and related assets are correctly configured, identified, safely stacked, organized, and ready for planned mobilizations.





Ensure loading and unloading of crane components, transport assets, and auxiliary equipment is coordinated safely and efficiently.

Coordinate with crane crews and planners to confirm mobilization readiness, resolve staging or equipment constraints.

Support EMD readiness checks and inspections of crane assets, including AMI/MPI activities as applicable, and support training and mentoring of apprentices through the supervisory team.

Inventory, SAP & Logistics

Ensure equipment movements, inventory records, and asset information are accurately and consistently maintained in SAP.

Coordinate timely shipping, receiving, staging, and dispatch to meet project and operational

Maintain clear visibility of equipment availability, location, condition, certification status, and upcoming

Work with internal teams and vendors to resolve shortages, documentation gaps, repair needs, and urgent equipment requirements.

Safety, Compliance & Technical Support

Ensure equipment is inspected and suitable for its intended application, considering rated capacity, rigging configuration, equipment condition, and operating/environmental conditions.

Promote compliance with applicable safety requirements, regulations, certification requirements as per CSA Z-150 and ASME B30 standards.

Maintain and apply working knowledge of auxiliary equipment specifications, load capacities,



material compatibility, and rigging practices to support crane crews and project teams.

Identify equipment defects, non-conformances, or unsafe conditions and coordinate appropriate isolation, repair, replacement, or other corrective action.

Safety Protocol Adherence: Ensure all auxiliary equipment meets safety regulations and is suitable for the specific crane operations, considering factors like load capacity, rigging configuration, and environmental conditions.

Technical and Operational Support

Load Planning Assistance: Support the development of lift plans by providing input on the selection and configuration of auxiliary equipment, such as choosing the right slings or spreader bars based on load weight and dimensions.

Technical Knowledge: Maintain a strong understanding of auxiliary equipment specifications, including load capacities, material compatibility, and rigging techniques, to provide expert advice to crane

Problem-Solving: Address issues related to equipment availability or functionality, such as sourcing alternatives or coordinating repairs during urgent project timelines.

Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

Monitor yard and auxiliary equipment processes to identify inefficiencies, avoid unnecessary costs, and improve equipment utilization.

Coordinate repair, maintenance, certification, and sourcing decisions to balance safety, availability, cost, and operational Address equipment availability or functionality issues by identifying alternatives and coordinating repairs or vendor support when project timelines are constrained.

Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives

📌 Auxiliary Equipment (Edmonton)
🏢 Mammoet
📍 Edmonton