Occupational health nurse Jobs in Thunder Bay, ON

Gardewine is a Manitoba company, with terminals across Canada and a strong history that dates back to the 1950’s. Since being founded in the northern community of Flin Flon we have grown significantly by diversifying within the transportation industry. The most important aspect of our company’s operations is our dedicated people; our people will always be the source of our success and their safety and health will always come first.

We are currently seeking a Shop Foreman to join our team in our Thunder bay, ON Terminal.

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, this position is responsible for providing day-to-day maintenance and technical support to our fleet of highway tractors, local P&D vehicles, and other equipment. The Shop Supervisor is responsible for the execution, follow up and reporting of the work planned for the shift.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily shop activities, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of projects
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and assembly of heavy equipment such as excavators, cranes, forklifts, farm machinery, and industrial equipment
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and schematics to diagnose issues and perform repairs
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations and company policies; enforce safety protocols among team members
• Manage inventory of parts and tools necessary for repairs and maintenance tasks
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to technicians; facilitate training on new equipment or procedures
• Communicate effectively with clients regarding repair status or technical issues as needed
• Maintain detailed records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities
• Expectation to work on shop floor 50% and manage shop 50%

Experience

• Proven experience in Fleet service departments or heavy equipment repair shops
• Red Seal Mechanic
• Strong mechanical knowledge across various machinery types including farm equipment and industrial machinery
• Skilled in reading schematics and technical manuals for troubleshooting complex systems
• Demonstrated ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Experience with assembly processes and maintenance procedures involving power tools and hand tools
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a shop environment is preferred
• Excellent customer service skills to communicate effectively with clients and team members

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience, and Heavy Duty Mechanic 310T certification. The ability to control the flow of work, and identify and solve problems as they arise. Work as a leader amongst the team, and ensure profitability by the use of effective leadership, guidance, mentoring and scheduling of jobs in priority.

Physical Requirements

Some of the physical demands may include, but not be limited to: pro-longed sitting and using a computer and telephone for entire shift etc.

What we offer

A work environment focused on continuous improvement supported by autonomy and empowerment with a competitive base salary; health benefits; life and disability insurance; retirement packages (Matched pension, RSP, Stock Options); and profit sharing program.

Benefits & Perks

• Manitoba’s Largest Trucking Company
• 35 Terminals across North America
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive group health benefits
• Company Matched Pension Plan
• Profit Share Program

At Gardewine, we are committed to continually improving our approach to building a diverse, inclusive, and value driven workplace. If you are excited about this role but your experiences do not align perfectly with our job description, we encourage you to apply regardless. You could just be the right candidate for this role or others! Gardewine is an equal opportunity employer and recognized as a Top Fleet Employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected further in the process will be contacted. To view other Gardewine opportunities currently available, please visit our website at