Shop Supervisor

Shop Supervisor

About Emcon Services Inc.

Emcon Services Inc. is proudly a Canadian company with over 30 years of success as an interprovincial road and bridge maintenance contractor, providing services throughout British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our management group values diversity and a broad range of experience, fostering inclusion through alternate skillsets, continual improvement initiatives, innovation, and a balance of traditional and modern operational philosophies.

Emcon has been recognized for outstanding service as a multiple recipient of the BC Highways Contractor of the Year Award for Excellence and a past recipient of the BC Award for Community Service.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead day-to-day shop operations at our Merritt location. The primary function of the Merritt Shop is the upfitting of snow plow trucks to support Emcon's road maintenance operations across British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

Reporting to management, the Shop Supervisor is responsible for supervising skilled shop personnel, coordinating production activities, and ensuring that work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to established quality standards. This role works closely with senior managers and peers on equipment design configurations and production planning and plays a critical role in maintaining efficient, high-quality shop operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of skilled shop personnel

• Lead and support a team responsible for upfitting snow plow trucks for multi-provincial operations

• Assign work, set priorities, and manage production schedules to meet operational deadlines

• Work collaboratively with senior managers and peers on equipment design configurations and production requirements

• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing, materials, or resources as required to maintain productivity

• Ensure production deadlines are consistently met while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and quality

• Oversee and manage all shop parts, materials, and inventory

• Ensure accurate tracking of production costs, materials, and labour

• Maintain production, inventory, and work-related records

• Ensure efficient use of manpower, materials, tools, and equipment

• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety requirements, and operational standards

• Provide on-the-job guidance, instruction, and coaching to shop staff

• Identify and report performance, safety, quality, or conduct concerns to management

• Conduct regular inspections to ensure quality, productivity, and safety standards are met

• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to support shop and operational requirements

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• Secondary school graduation or equivalent

• Previous supervisory experience in a shop, production, mechanical, or industrial environment

• Strong understanding of production processes and shop operations

• Experience leading skilled trades or technical personnel

• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

• Experience coordinating crews, materials, equipment, and inventory

• Ability to read and interpret technical, production, or equipment-related documentation

• Supervisory or leadership training considered an asset

• Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Organized, results-driven, and quality-focused

• High attention to detail with a strong safety mindset

• Ability to work collaboratively with management, peers, employees, and suppliers

• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working under management direction in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Location: Merritt, BC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $68,000 – $75,000 per year, with full benefits and pension.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Work Location: In person