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The Western Irrigation District provides irrigation water to over 400 farms and 100,000 acres of land. In addition, it supplies municipal water to over 12,000 people in four different communities through 2,100 km of canals and pipelines. Like other irrigation districts in Alberta, the WID operates under the rules and procedures of the Irrigation Districts Act. We are headquartered in Strathmore, Alberta, approximately 40 kilometers east of Calgary.

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The WID provides a friendly, diverse and inclusive work environment, competitive wages, comprehensive benefit packages to enrich your health and wellbeing, and a pension plan for salaried employees.
Western Irrigation district field and canal photo

Current Opportunities

Send resumes to careers@wid.net, mail or drop them off at the WID office located at: A-1000 Pine Street, Strathmore, T1P 1C1

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Job Description:

The Shop Coordinator – Shop activities and parts inventory is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing and managing the parts inventory within the shop and assisting the Asset and Maintenance Manager with coordination of shop activities. This role demands a blend of leadership, organizational skills, and technical knowledge to ensure the efficient operation of the shop and parts department.

Duties:

  • Inventory management of parts and materials in the shop, pipe yard, spill response trailer, pipeline repair trailer, and other locations as identified.
  • Organization and cleaning of parts shelves.
  • Data Entry using Inventory Control software, Excel, CMMS, and other software programs.
  • Perform regular inventory counts and maintain accurate and current lists for all fittings, parts, tools, valves, air vacs, etc.
  • Maintain general shop area, always ensuring an elevated level of cleanliness and safe work environment.
  • Provide assistance coordinating fleet services and maintenance.
  • Tool crib management, ensuring all tools are signed out and are returned.
  • Equipment sign out and sign in, checking all equipment upon sign in is cleaned, serviced and ready to go for the next job. (water pumps, generators, discharge and suction hoses, power tools etc.).
  • Assist operations or capital team as required (example – prepare bolt packages for capital projects).
  • Small engine maintenance experience would be an asset but not a requirement. Small engine repair training will be provided.
  • Parts run to Calgary or other as required. (work vehicle provided) May require pulling a trailer and knowledge of minimum provincial load securement regulations.
  • Comply and promote all aspects of the Health and Safety Program.
  • Willingness to help where required with a positive outlook.

Requirements:

  • Prior inventory management experience.
  • Valid Class 5 license (minimum).
  • Physically able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lb.
  • Current WHIMIS, TDG, First Aid certificates (will train).
  • Red Seal Parts Technician Certification Preferred.

8-hour workday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (½ hour provided each day for lunch) or similar as predetermined. Overtime after hours and weekends as required and approved. This position will report directly to the Asset & Maintenance Manager but will be responsible to the Senior Manager of Operations.

 

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