Job Description

Job Title: Site Superintendent, Eastern Canada
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Base Rate: $180,000 - $200,000
Schedule: Full-time; 12-hour shifts, 14 days on - 14 days off
Accommodations: Provided
Flights Paid: The company covers flights to and from the home airport

About Us:

Big Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment repair and maintenance company that works with resource-based customers in the mining, construction, forestry, and oil and gas sectors across Canada. Founded in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to a high-performing team of over 145 employees and a fleet of 50+ fully tooled service trucks. We are committed to taking care of customers throughout Canada, providing 24/7 service, 365 days a year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead, train and mentor mobile equipment crews to meet operational and project milestones.
• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and performance of heavy mining and construction equipment.
• Actively participate and lead in the organization’s safety program, model appropriate safety behaviours, and report on safety requirements.
• Ensure team members follow safety standards, safe work practices, and regulatory requirements, and that documentation is submitted to the appropriate departments as required.
• Provide leadership in team building, planning, and establishing clear, measurable goals focused on safety, results, and customer satisfaction.
• Arrange training for team members, review work performance, and address performance issues at the primary stage, utilizing HR, HS, and Operations Managers when required.
• Ensure compliance with safety and relevant certification requirements, and provide copies of all training and certifications to onboarding@bcer.ca for tracking in the employee's file.
• Performance management and measurement, using the progressive discipline and review programs and processes, are required.
• Manage the execution of scheduled, unscheduled, and breakdown work plans.
• Work closely with the maintenance planning department to ensure work aligns with established processes and is delivered in an executable weekly plan.
• Work closely with client teams to build trusting customer relations.
• Manage an annual budget, ensuring accurate cost tracking and alignment with asset health and operational goals.
• Collaborate with vendors (i.e. Komatsu, Federal, Caterpillar, etc.) to optimize equipment performance and resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide analysis of department performance metrics, identify gaps, and implement solutions to enhance productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with the fleet manager on scheduling, parts, tooling and logistics to help maintain service truck availability.
• Working in conjunction with the Operations Managers to schedule vacation coverage with minimal impact on client needs.
• Other duties may be required, including roles as needed for vacation coverage.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in supervisory and maintenance roles are required.
• Strong technical knowledge of heavy mining and construction equipment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce safety standards and lead safety-focused initiatives.
• Experience working with maintenance planning and execution systems is an asset.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and similar systems.
• Journeyman Red Seal Off-Road Equipment Certification required.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performing workforce.

All Successful Candidates Must:

• Be proficient in English, both verbal and written.
• Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Be legally able to work in Canada.
• Provide a minimum of 2 direct supervisor references.
• Pass a Criminal Record check.
• Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
• Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
• Not seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering subcontractor opportunities at this time).

We thank everyone for applying; however, only those who possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Big Country is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, national origin, status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, or any other protected status under the law. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and kindly request that individuals from Indigenous communities clearly identify their status during the application process.