Welding Supervisor

SMS is looking for a Welding Supervisor to oversee the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the assigned work area. Reporting to the Superintendent, this role leads tradespeople, apprentices, labourers, crane operations, and heavy lift activities involved in maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding heavy mining and construction equipment while supporting safe work practices, operational excellence, and employee development.

Work Location: Fort McMurray, AB.
Salary: $155,000 to $165,000 per annum.
Work Arrangement: Fixed on site – working from the branch each day.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily welding shop operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards.
• Supervise tradespeople, apprentices, and labourers involved in the maintenance, repair, and rebuild of heavy mining and construction equipment. 
• Assign work, allocate resources, and monitor productivity to achieve operational targets and equipment availability. 
• Promote a strong safety culture through workplace inspections, FLRA reviews, incident investigations, safety meetings, and compliance with company and regulatory requirements. 
• Ensure employees are properly trained, qualified, and equipped to perform work safely and effectively.
• Conduct quality inspections, support troubleshooting activities, and provide technical guidance to employees. 
• Oversee heavy lift activities, rigging operations, and hydraulic shovel component assembly and disassembly projects.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate employees while supporting positive employee relations and performance improvement.
• Communicate operational priorities and provide timely updates to employees, customers, and leadership teams.
• Support branch operations through customer service, resource planning, and leadership coverage as required.

What You Bring
The successful candidate will bring a thorough knowledge of maintenance and repair of mining equipment along with journey-level certification in the welding trade. Candidates must hold a CWB Certification or meet the requirements to obtain certification. 

Other requirements include:

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to oversee and coordinate tradespeople.
• CWB Supervisor Training Course certificate.
• Advanced Rigging Ticket is preferred.
• Hydraulic shovel experience.
• Large lift experience.
• Experience supporting welding shop and crane operations.
• Knowledge of OHSE legislation, regulations, and equipment inspection requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to lead teams of tradespeople, apprentices, and labourers in a safety-focused environment.

This position is classified as a Frontline Leader role in SMS Equipment’s competency framework, requiring demonstration of core competencies (customer focus, collaboration, and technical/functional expertise) and leadership competencies (people leadership, managing through change and uncertainty, and influence).

At SMS Equipment, safety is one of our core values and we care for each other, without exception. Our successful candidate is intrinsically motivated and committed to making safe choices when completing all tasks. 

Pre-Employment
This position is safety sensitive. Candidates may be required to complete:

• Ticket verification
• Pre-employment medical questionnaire 
• Drug and alcohol test 
• 5-year commercial driver’s abstract 
• Criminal record check

This posting is for an existing vacancy within SMS Equipment. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is hired. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected to proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be contacted.

At SMS Equipment, the right partnership makes everything possible. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Join us and bring your expertise to an organization that values safety, authenticity, innovation, performance, and respect.

SMS Equipment offers rewarding careers in the heavy equipment industry across Canada. As the largest Komatsu dealer in North America, SMS Equipment gives you the opportunity to represent world-class quality in our product offerings and customer service. A few of the many benefits of working with SMS Equipment include competitive wages, comprehensive group benefits plan, and RRSP matching.