Operations Manager – Forming & Shoring (Alberta, Canada)
Search conducted by MyGreat Recruitment on behalf of a market-leading provider of high-efficiency formwork and shoring solutions.

Why This Opportunity?

Industry leader, not just a yard – our client is part of the world’s largest formwork coalition, delivering dynamic systems that let contractors build faster, safer, and smarter.
Room to make an impact – you’ll own a 5-acre yard and 50 000 ft² warehouse supporting projects across Western Canada.
Stable, experienced crew – a seasoned Foreman plus 3–4 dedicated yard staff already in place. You focus on elevating performance, not firefighting.
Competitive package – $80 000–$110 000 base, discretionary bonus (avg. $5 000), 3 weeks’ vacation, and $5 000–$10 000 relocation support.
Modern HQ vibe – collaborate with 50 colleagues in a purpose-built regional office.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Director, Western Canada, you’ll run the full-cycle operations of the yard:

Lead safe, efficient receiving, re-conditioning, order-picking and dispatch of formwork & shoring equipment.
Drive inventory accuracy, KPI tracking and cost control (overtime, temp labour, transport).
Champion continuous improvement and digital yard tools to keep product “always inventory-ready.”
Coach and develop the team; set clear goals for the Foreman and crew.
Liaise with sales, engineering, and project teams to meet tight site schedules.
Ensure compliance with corporate HSE and quality standards every day.

Must-Have Experience & Skills (we’ll ask for examples)

3 - 8 years in formwork / shoring or heavy rental equipment, incl. product know-how.
2+ years as an Operations or Yard Manager overseeing people, yard, and warehouse.
Proven P&L or cost-centre understanding – you know how overtime and temp labour hit margin.
Track record driving inventory accuracy & asset turnaround in a high-volume environment.
Safety leadership – incident-free record and ability to enforce HSE standards.
People leadership – hiring, coaching, and performance-managing hourly teams.
ERP / yard management systems proficiency for live stock data and KPI dashboards.
Ability to coordinate logistics & transport to multiple project sites on tight deadlines.

Nice-to-Have

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering.
Experience launching digital yard/maintenance apps or LEAN / 5S projects.
Working knowledge of welding or equipment re-conditioning standards.
Bilingual (English/French or English/Spanish) for diverse workforces.

What’s Next?

Ready to run the premier formwork yard in Western Canada?
Send your résumé to info@mygreatrecruitment.com with subject line “Ops Manager – Alberta”. Qualified applicants will be contacted within five business days.

MyGreat Recruitment thanks all candidates for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Operations Manager, Forming and Shoring...