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!

What Is the Opportunity?

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

What You’ll Do here:

• Knowledge of repairs needed for communication to technicians
  • Accurate repair or trouble shooting scope.
  • Receive or gather information from site and relay for repairs
  • Assist technicians with troubleshooting
  • Ensure repairs are being completed in a timely manner and on budget
    • (supplied by service manager)
• Supervise a staff of licensed technicians, Welders and apprentices.
  • Dispatching and schedule for daily work
  • Schedule and facilitate with or for Service Manager
    • Monthly safety meetings.
    • Weekly performance reviews.
    • Daily progress reports.
  • Supply technicians with contact information for each task.
  • Knowledge of job locations for dispatch efficiency
  • Knowledge of technicians’ skillsets, to assign appropriate jobs.
  • Train and mentor junior technicians, leading by example.
• Follow, promote and ensure all technicians comply with company policies and safety procedures.
  • Maintaining safe and harassment free environment
  • Creating a work environment of collaboration and team atmosphere throughout all shops
• Responsible for creating and filling out:
  • Open, update, and closing workorders
  • BBOs
  • Safety opportunities
  • JHA
• Reviewing and approval of technicians:
  • Timecards
  • Daily truck inspections
  • Service reports
  • JJAR Cards
• Updating service manager
  • Coordinate subcontractors (third party) for repairs (directed by Service Manager)
  • Update ongoing repairs via Spreadsheet and daily meetings
  • Notify service manager of any costs that exceed $2500.00
  • Notify Service Manager of any shop or process challenges
• Maintain a clean and organized shop.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by his/her supervisor.

What You Bring to the Team:

• 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 equipment maintenance experience.
• Minimum 2 - 5 years’ experience in a Shop Foreperson role.
• Mobile Paving and Crushing plant knowledge considered an asset.
• 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.
• Available to travel occasionally to support technicians.
• 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, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.