Small Tools Program Lead (Winnipeg)

Small Tools Program Lead

Location: Headingley, MB. Reporting to the Fleet Business Manager, you will lead the Tool Coordination team and oversee the day‑to‑day operation of Valard's small tools program.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Tool Coordination team across yards and regions, driving consistency in process, data quality, and execution while serving as the subject matter expert on small tools for the business unit.
• Regularly travel across Canada to monitor regional tool cribs and set up project tool cribs at the start of new projects.
• Implement standardized small tools processes across all project tool cribs; travel to project sites at start‑up to set up tool cribs, train site personnel, and conduct regular regional site visits to monitor compliance and drive corrective actions.
• Oversee inventory of tools, small equipment, and safety supplies across storage, trucks, and project tool cribs; own Tool Watch at the program level including data integrity, user adoption, cycle counts, and utilization reporting.
• Define standard tool kits and storage standards by crew type; oversee certification, calibration, and preventative maintenance schedules and evaluate tools for repair, replacement, or retirement.
• Own small tools procurement governance including purchasing standards, approval thresholds, and vendor compliance; review and approve purchase requests and provide budget input to the Fleet Business Manager.
• Develop and deliver training for Tool Coordinators, Supervisors, Foremen, and field users on Tool Watch, procurement processes, and tool care and maintenance.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, Supervisors, Foremen, and HSE to align on tool demand, availability, PPE, and related inventory programs across active projects.

Requirements

• High School diploma (or equivalent).
• 5 years of related experience.
• Experience leading a team.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience with tools and equipment used in utility / powerline construction.
• Proven knowledge of standards and procedures for testing and maintenance of tools.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems (Tool Watch or equivalent) and strong computer and reporting skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly across Canada to project sites and regional yards.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

• Post‑Secondary education in operations, supply chain, business, or a related field.
• Previous experience leading a tools or asset function in a construction or utility environment.
• Hands‑on experience administering Tool Watch including configuration and reporting.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee perks, including a 5% RRSP matching program, to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and well‑being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer. Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.