RV Canada 1000 Islands, located in Gananoque Ontario, is looking for a full-time Shop Foreperson to join the team.
Overview:
As a Shop Foreman/Forewoman, you play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the daily operation of the shop. In this role, you are responsible for numerous and varied duties, including supervising employees, delivery of quality diagnostic and repair services, maintaining equipment, and ensuring workplace safety.
We offer:
- A collegial work environment
- Competitive Compensation: $28 - 34/hr., depending on experience + vacation pay
- Group Benefits, RRSP Plan with employer match
- Training in support of your role
Reports to: Service Manager
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Supervise and train shop staff.
- Create and manage the staff work and maintenance schedules.
- Oversee work to anticipate, detect and address factors that impede operations.
- Perform quality checks on major repairs performed in the shop to ensure shop standards are upheld.
- Enforce safety regulations and protocols.
- Direct the maintenance of shop cleanliness.
- Conduct performance reviews with shop staff.
- Meet with management to deliver feedback and develop work optimization strategies.
- Implement strategies to optimize workflow and operational efficiency.
- Ensure that all equipment and machinery are properly operated and maintained.
- Monitor inventory levels and replenish supplies as needed.
- Perform administrative tasks such as updating and filling equipment orders, stock receipts, and staff schedules.
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (general equivalency diploma); or 6 months to 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Previous technician experience (minimum 5 years).
- Prior leadership / supervisory experience (minimum 2 years).
- Forklift experience preferred and considered an asset.
- Propane License or RV1 or RV2 License required.
- Valid driver's license and Technician Certification are desirable.
- Diagnostic and repair abilities.
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude - problem solving capabilities.
- Work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
- Pride in workmanship and desire to attain a superior level of service.
- Motivated team player, energetic and enthusiastic
- Ability to periodically lift more than 25 kilograms.
- Good manual dexterity and balance while working off the ground.
- Attention to detail, neat and orderly approach to work.
- The ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including but not limited to standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, lifting, climbing and reaching.
Leisure Days RV Group is Canada's largest RV dealership network, proudly operating over 25 dealerships across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, with plans for sustainable growth.
Founded in 2003 with the opening of RV Canada in Ottawa, we have grown into a leading, sales-focused organization dedicated to driving results. Our scale and superior purchasing power enable us to provide customers with unmatched access to RV sales, rentals, parts, and services.
As a dynamic and innovative company, we emphasize performance, continuous improvement, and cultivating growth from within. We are committed to providing motivated professionals with opportunities for development and advancement as part of our exciting journey.
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Our hiring process uses third party websites (such as Indeed) and technologies that utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with talent sourcing and the resume screening process, helping us to filter and evaluate a large number of applications efficiently. AI tools are used to assist with job description creation, to analyze resumes for relevant skills and qualifications against the job requirements, and to create personalized message templates for candidate communication.
A human recruiter/manager is always responsible for conducting interviews and for the final selection. Please be aware that AI may analyze your application based on its programming and a complete disclosure of AI use in this process will be provided as required by law.
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All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received may be referenced for future staffing requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00-$34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Experience:
- supervisory: 2 years (required)
- technician: 5 years (required)
Language:
Work Location: In person
