Service Manager leading Ottawa boiler and HVAC field service operations for an established Canadian manufacturer. Coaching technicians, managing emergency coverage, and growing profitable aftermarket services.
Responsibilities
Lead, coach and develop a team of 6–10 Service Technicians, including recruiting, onboarding, training, performance management and ongoing feedback
Deliver timely, high-quality service in a high-volume, short-cycle environment
Manage 24/7 emergency service coverage
Oversee daily service operations, assigning and scheduling technicians by skill set, workload, priority and customer requirements
Provide technical leadership on complex field issues involving boilers, pumps, systems, controls and related equipment
Grow the aftermarket business, including preventive maintenance agreements, upgrades, parts and other service solutions
Prepare service, sales, project quoting and estimating proposals for customers
Build customer relationships through communication, site visits and follow-up
Identify sales opportunities and partner with the Sales team to track and close them
Develop and improve field procedures, work processes and project-planning standards
Monitor service performance, reduce costs and improve profitability
Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
Collaborate with the General Manager, Sales, manufacturing and other departments to align service delivery with business priorities
Requirements
5–10+ years of technical field service team management in a comparable environment such as boilers, HVAC, heavy equipment, or related mechanical systems
Experience in a high-volume, short-cycle service organization providing 24/7 support across a broad geographic area
Proven ability to manage, coach and develop direct reports
Experience building customer service and operational improvement programs
Experience developing project and work proposals for customers
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Valid driver's license and eligibility to work in Canada
Bilingual in English and French (highly valued for this market)
Experience servicing commercial and industrial boilers
Exposure to Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques
Post-secondary diploma in a related technical field and/or business training
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Company vehicle
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