Heavy Equipment Mechanic Shop Foreman
Location: Toronto, ON
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Top Tier Talent Group is partnering with a well-established Canadian equipment rental and construction services organization to recruit a Heavy Equipment Mechanic Shop Foreman for their Toronto operation.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic who is ready to take on a leadership role while still staying close to the tools. The successful candidate will help lead a busy service department, support mechanics with diagnostics and repairs, and ensure equipment is maintained safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys mentoring others, solving technical problems, improving shop productivity, and keeping equipment running reliably for customers and job sites.
About the Role
As the Heavy Equipment Mechanic Shop Foreman, you will play a key role in overseeing day-to-day shop operations. You will work closely with the Service Manager to coordinate repairs, support technicians, maintain quality standards, and help drive a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
You will act as a technical resource for the team, assist with complex repairs when required, and help ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company and safety standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will be responsible for:
- Coordinating daily shop activities in partnership with the Service Manager
- Overseeing mechanics, apprentices, and quality control staff
- Reviewing work orders, repair timelines, and parts requests for accuracy
- Ensuring repairs are completed to company and manufacturer standards
- Preparing and presenting accurate repair quotes to customers when required
- Supporting technicians with diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair best practices
- Acting as a technical advisor on complex or major equipment repairs
- Assisting mechanics with repairs when needed
- Monitoring technician productivity, workflow, and repair turnaround times
- Maintaining accurate records of repair times, work quality, and job progress
- Providing daily updates on production, safety, and open work orders
- Helping train, mentor, and onboard new mechanics into the shop
- Supporting company initiatives related to efficiency, safety, and service quality
- Working cross-functionally with parts, service, operations, and branch teams
- Ensuring all team members follow health, safety, and environmental procedures
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized shop environment
- Performing other related duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong hands-on experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic
- A valid Heavy Equipment Technician license, such as 421A, or equivalent experience
- 310T certification would also be considered an asset
- Previous leadership, foreman, lead hand, or supervisory experience
- Strong diagnostic, troubleshooting, and failure analysis skills
- Experience repairing and maintaining construction, rental, aerial, or heavy equipment
- Hydraulic system knowledge
- Strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach
- Ability to coordinate daily schedules, materials, equipment, and workflow
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to support multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Computer skills and comfort working with service systems or diagnostic platforms
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
- A strong commitment to safe work practices and environmental responsibility
- Ownership of personal tools required for the role
Nice to Have
The following would be considered assets:
- Experience with brands such as CAT, Genie, Skyjack, or similar equipment
- Familiarity with diagnostic systems such as ET, SIS, or related platforms
- Previous experience in an equipment rental, construction, dealership, or fleet environment
- Experience mentoring apprentices or junior mechanics
- Flexibility to support on-call schedules or changing business demands
What’s Offered
This opportunity includes a strong total rewards package, including:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- Immediate benefits
- Disability insurance after 3 months
- Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid sick days
- Company pension plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life and disability insurance
- Mental health coverage
- Employee assistance program and counselling support
- Safety shoe reimbursement and custom insoles
- Travel insurance
- Training, mentorship, and long-term career development
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
This is a great opportunity to join a stable, respected Canadian organization with a strong reputation in the equipment industry. You will be part of a team that values safety, quality workmanship, customer service, and internal growth.
You will have the chance to lead a skilled group of mechanics, contribute to shop performance, and remain technically involved in diagnosing and repairing a wide range of equipment.
Who This Role Is Best Suited For
This position is a strong fit for someone who is:
- A skilled mechanic with natural leadership ability
- Comfortable supporting and mentoring other technicians
- Strong at troubleshooting and solving technical problems
- Organized, safety-focused, and quality-driven
- Able to balance hands-on work with team coordination
- Looking for a long-term opportunity with growth potential
Commitment to Inclusion
Top Tier Talent Group is committed to supporting an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to helping create workplaces where diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills are valued.
Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
At Top Tier Talent Group, people remain at the centre of every hiring process.
We may use artificial intelligence tools to support limited administrative tasks, such as drafting candidate communications, organizing recruitment notes, summarizing interview information, or transcribing reference details. These tools are used to improve efficiency and support our team, not to replace human judgment.
AI is not used to make hiring decisions. Every resume, application, and candidate profile is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Hiring recommendations and final decisions are made by people who apply professional judgment, care, and expertise. We are committed to using technology responsibly while maintaining fairness, transparency, confidentiality, and respect throughout the recruitment process.
Use of Artificial Intelligence by Candidates
We recognize that candidates may use AI tools to support their job search, such as improving writing clarity, preparing for interviews, or researching opportunities.
However, all information provided in your resume, application, screening responses, and interviews must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experience, qualifications, knowledge, and competencies. AI should not be used to create, exaggerate, or misrepresent credentials or work history.
Our goal is to understand the real person behind the application, including your skills, experience, story, and potential, so we can make the best possible match between you and the organization we serve.
