Ground Service Equipment Shop Supervisor

• Supervisor for employees in the roles of Ground Service Equipment Shop mechanics and Ramp Services Tech
• Maintains clear oversight of mechanics at Vancouver airport (YVR) and support of Hamilton airport (YHM) facilities

• Providing coaching and feedback to employees, addressing employee performance issues, and conducting performance appraisals

• Keeps sightlines on equipment at other locations throughout Canada and liaise with contract mechanics
• Coordinating and allocating staff between tasks and locations for repairs to optimize efficiency
• Support the standardization of procedures and asset placement and control across company
• Ensure accurate use of CMMS (Limble) management system for asset management and employee task division
• Creating, maintaining and approving staff schedule; ensuring accurate use of timecards and project numbers
• Creates and maintains a positive work environment
• Ensures safe work practices and safe work conditions

• Participating in selection process for new employees

• Supports employees in conflict resolution

• Supports employees in effective team interaction and personal growth

• Ongoing support of staff and continuous learning/training of new procedures
• Ensure all required training is completed and up to date

• Sourcing equipment and quotes and setting out a clean business plan
• Doing business cases for end-of-life planning and purchasing replacement equipment
• Completes and documents staff schedules and time sheets; ensures accurate and appropriate project coding is applied to all hours worked

• Responsible for overall maintenance of equipment through supervision of Ground Service Equipment mechanics and contractors
• Responsible to prioritize equipment maintenance requirements and compliance
• Maintaining parts and shops supplies for all locations
• Coordinating and allocating staff between jobs to optimize efficiency
• Auditing the quality of work performed

• Organizes information and communicates clearly

• Sets a positive example for team employees in providing professional, efficient customer service and troubleshooting and maintaining a calm and professional approach in urgent situations
• Making recommendations to the manager and generating alternatives; ensuring operational risks are clearly communicated
• Receiving and actioning customer feedback on the quality and efficiency of facilities services provided and researching to improve deficiencies

• Grade 12 diploma
• Valid drivers license
• Mechanically inclined – certified auto mechanic preferred
• Minimum three years related supervisory experience (Supervising specifically in a Shop environment preferred)
• Completion of Leadership & Management training or willingness to complete
• Solid knowledge of KF Health & Safety Policies & Procedures
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; Proficient in M3 an asset
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to see the big picture while maintaining high level of accuracy

• Ability to handle conflict with strong interpersonal communication and relationship building skills

• Must be a motivated self-starter with strong initiative, positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Demonstrated customer orientation
• Demonstrated organizational, time management skills and attention to detail
• Able to work effectively independently and as part of a team

• Must be physically fit (ie: lifting, standing, reaching, climbing step ladders)

• Experience with equipment operation (forklift, etc.) preferred

• General understanding of Transport Canada regulations as applicable is an asset

• Restricted Area Identification Card (Red Pass / RAIC) certification required (completed in-house post-hire; requires background check)

• Health and Dental
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Personal (Wellness) Spending Account
• Paid vacation and Personal time off
• Pension matching plan and voluntary RRSP
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Uniform allowance
• A bonus program based on organizational performance

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