Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Position Overview

Safe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil is a market leader with self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private partnerships in Canada and abroad.

Reporting to the Service Manager, the Shop Foreperson will be responsible for overseeing a team of licensed Heavy-Duty Technicians, Apprentices and support staff at our Fleet shop located in Calgary, AB.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge of repairs needed for communication to technicians
  • Accurate repair or trouble shooting scope.
  • Information from operations clarified and relayed
  • Assist technicians with troubleshooting
  • Ensure repairs are being completed in a timely manner and on budget
• Supervise a staff of licensed technicians, and apprentices.
• Train and mentor junior technicians, leading by example.
• Coding and approval of technician’s timesheets and work requisitions.
  • Open, update, and closing workorders
  • Daily truck inspections
  • Service reports
  • BBOs
  • Safety opportunities
  • JHA
• Supervise and coordinate all daily work processes. Working with Technicians & Operations to prioritize repairs, as not to hinder company productivity.
• Coordinate offsite subcontractors for repairs, and safety certifications.
  • As directed by Service Manager
• Coordinate and dispatch technicians for repairs of onsite vehicles/equipment.
  • Supply technicians with contact information for each task.
  • Knowledge of job locations for dispatch efficiency
  • Knowledge of technicians’ skillsets, to assign appropriate jobs.
• Ensure all technicians comply with company policies and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop.
• Updating service manager
  • Ongoing repairs via Spreadsheet
  • Source external mechanics (third Party) as required
  • Notify service manager of any costs that exceed $5000.00
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

Required knowledge and Experience

• Knowledge of all types of vehicles/equipment within the road construction fleet, such as excavators, backhoes, paving equipment, trailers and various sizes and configurations of trucks.
• Minimum 10 years related construction tools and equipment maintenance experience.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in a Shop Foreperson role.
• Experience with SAP an asset.
• Strong communication skills – oral & written.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Adaptable to work a flexible work schedule when required.
• Ability to work on-call rotation as required.
• Heavy Equipment Technician (HET) Certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.