Maintenance Foreman

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Maintenance Career?

Are you a highly skilled, self-directed maintenance professional with a passion for problem-solving, a strong work ethic, and a drive to lead by example and take ownership of facilities and outcomes?

Do you thrive in environments where no two days are the same, and where your talents can truly make a difference— including mentoring others, coordinating work, and being trusted to make sound decisions in the field?

If you're looking for a role that challenges you, develops your skills, and positions you as a key leader within a growing maintenance team, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

Shift REM is a well-established, people-focused company that takes pride in ensuring our tenants receive excellent service. As a Maintenance Foreman, you will play a hands‑on leadership role in keeping our facilities running smoothly, safely, and professionally. You will be trusted to work independently, set standards, and help guide the execution of maintenance activities across multiple sites. Successful candidates can expect to earn competitive compensation commensurate with experience, up to and exceeding $72k/year.

• Competitive compensation plans and employer‑matched RRSP
• Industry‑leading benefits including health, dental, orthodontics, paramedical services and Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability Benefits
• Employee travel rewards, so you can travel on us, starting at 5 years!
• A people‑centric environment, where doing the right thing and providing exceptional service come first
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the organization via training and continuous improvement
• Support from management and other team members to help you succeed
• A stable, family‑owned business that has been part of the community for over 30 years!

• Lead and coordinate maintenance activities across multiple properties, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards
• Respond to incoming service tickets from various locations in a timely manner, prioritizing work and determining appropriate response strategies
• Perform general building maintenance and repairs such as electrical, plumbing, painting, patching walls, and hanging shelves
• Diagnose and troubleshoot facility equipment issues, determining root causes and long‑term repair solutions
• Assess repair projects, determine scope of work, and identify required supplies, equipment, or external trades
• Conduct routine maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs and door locks
• Maintain property appearance by removing garbage, mowing lawns, landscaping and snow removal
• Provide guidance and direction to other maintenance staff or contractors as required
• Communicate proactively with management regarding site conditions, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Perform other duties and tasks as required

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in general maintenance or related positions where you were required to recognize electrical, plumbing, mechanical malfunctions, or equipment failures
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and take ownership of assigned tasks
• Able to operate equipment such as a riding lawn mower, skid steer, payloader, and telehandler, as well as pull various trailers with a pickup truck
• Formal training in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems or related building systems is strongly preferred
• Experience coordinating work, mentoring others, or acting as a lead is considered a strong asset
• Able to maintain a professional demeanor and appearance while working at our customer’s locations
• Able to perform physically demanding work, which includes standing, walking, crouching and the ability to lift 50 lbs
• The ability and willingness to travel to locations outside of Lethbridge
• Available to work at varying times, dependent on the work that needs to be completed
• A Valid Driver’s License and a minimum of 3 years of verifiable insurance driving with a clean insurance record