Shop Supervisor
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 21, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 21, 2026.
Company Overview
Established in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, orebody knowledge technology, and innovative, safe, and productivity-driven drilling equipment. With its main focus in mining and exploration activities spanning a wide range of commodities, including copper, gold, nickel, zinc, uranium, and other metals and minerals, the Company holds a substantial presence in the energy, oil sands exploration, and environmental sectors.
The Global Drilling Services division operates for a diverse mining customer base with drilling methods including diamond coring exploration, reverse circulation, large diameter rotary, mine dewatering, water supply drilling, pump services, production, and sonic drilling services.
Our People
At Boart Longyear, people are our most important asset, and we understand that the best ideas are developed because of collaborative efforts between individuals with diverse backgrounds, opinions, and perspectives; That is why we are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work teams, fostering environments free of discrimination and harassment, where everyone feels free to present their opinions and be heard.
Our Vision
Boart Longyear’s vision is to be the global industry leader in safety, drilling innovation and productivity.
Our Values
Our success as a business depends on how we operate. The 'how' is the distinctive way in which we conduct our business, guided by our values of Integrity, Health & Safety, Teamwork & Diversity, Customer Focus and Sustainability.
Boart Longyear is looking to hire a Shop Supervisor in Saskatoon, SK. The Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficient operations of facilities and equipment, including managing staff, scheduling work, and ensuring safety compliance.
Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 per annum
Position Responsibilities:
- Creating a work environment that is respectful, open, appreciative, and values each person.
- Develop weekly schedule for the Saskatoon shop workload.
- Oversees all repairs and maintenance on a standard work-order system for the Saskatoon shop.
- Responsible to help develop the preventative maintenance program with the Regional Coordinator.
- Participate in equipment inspections for proper performance, fault detection and malfunctions. This also includes testing repaired equipment to ensure that work meets regulatory requirements.
- Assist mechanics in diagnosing faults or malfunctions to determine extent of repairs required.
- Ensure standards for safe working conditions are observed.
- Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of related shop personnel, apprentices and laborers.
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments (I.e. Operations, EHS&T, Regional Planner, Engineering, Warehouse)
- Requisition parts, materials and supplies.
- Resolve work problems and recommend work measures to improve productivity.
Position Qualifications:
- Experience supervising a mechanic shop with rotational workers in the field
- Mechanical experience with drilling equipment
- Red Seal Trade would be considered an asset
- First Aid with CPR Level C would be considered an asset
Perks, Benefits and Compensation:
- $80,000 - $120,000 per annum
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Pension Plan
- Disability Program
- Life Insurance
- Employee Service and Recognition Program
- Employee Assistance Program
This posting reflects an existing vacancy and we are actively seeking a qualified applicant to fill the role.
We utilize AI tools on job posting platforms to assist with the initial screening and ranking of applications based on job-related criteria.
Boart Longyear welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process as per the guidelines of the Accessibilities for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we thank all who apply but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.
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