Careers at Whiting Equipment Canada Inc.

Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is a diversified designer and manufacturer of Heavy Industrial Equipment. Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is a subsidiary of Whiting Corporation, Monee, Illinois. The parent company traces its beginning to the year 1884, when it was a relatively small firm that manufactured high quality metallurgical equipment.

Since then, the company has expanded its global manufacturing facilities several times and has developed the expertise to design, engineer, and service its Whiting, Swenson, Volta, Trambeam, and Trackmobile products in Canada and PR China; As well as, custom fabrication for multi-national Customers. Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is today, a well-established and reliable source for its products and services, which are supplied to both the Canadian and overseas markets.

Career List

• The Director, Sales and Business Development Metallurgical Group
• Shop/Road Technician
• Fitter/Welder Position
• Service Administrator – Quebec
• Administrateur(trice) de service- Québec

Job Summary: Director, Sales and Business Development Metallurgical Group

Location: Welland – The Director, Sales and Business Metallurgical Product Group will be responsible for the strategic direction, development, and commercialization of metallurgical products, with a strong focus on driving sales growth. This role requires a blend of technical expertise in metallurgy, leadership skills, and a strong understanding of market dynamics to effectively position our products in the marketplace.

Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is a diversified designer and manufacturer of Heavy Industrial Equipment. Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is a subsidiary of Whiting Corporation, Monee, Illinois. The parent company traces its beginning to the year 1884, when it was a relatively small firm that manufactured high quality metallurgical equipment.

Since then, the company has expanded its global manufacturing facilities several times and has developed the expertise to design, engineer, and service its Whiting, Swenson, Volta, Trambeam, and Trackmobile products in Canada and PR China; As well as, custom fabrication for multi-national Customers. Whiting Equipment Canada, Inc. is today, a well-established and reliable source for its products and services, which are supplied to both the Canadian and overseas markets.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive strategic vision for the Metallurgical Product Group, aligning product offerings with corporate goals and market opportunities.
• Create and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets, expanding market share and driving penetration in key sectors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, sales professionals, and product managers, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify customer needs, competitive landscape, and emerging trends, utilizing insights to refine product strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and industry stakeholders, gathering feedback to enhance product offerings and drive customer satisfaction.
• Delivers technical and engineering information by responding to inquiries from customers and the engineering team
• Manage budgets and financial performance for the product group, ensuring profitability while optimizing development and operational costs
• Gains customer acceptance by explaining or demonstrating cost reductions and operations improvements.
• Thorough understanding of PLC control systems with PID loops, HMI’s and instrumentation
• Reviews control system functional specifications and helps creates proposal control system functional specifications
• Participates in exhibits at company tradeshows
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to sales engineering effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues that must be addressed, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing directives.
• Reviews control system functional specifications and helps creates proposal control system functional specifications
• Submits orders by conferring with technical support staff and costing engineering changes.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Able to manage projects from very small parts orders, to large capital equipment orders
• Proven track record in a leadership role, successfully driving product strategies and sales growth.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, customer needs, and competitive positioning in the metallurgical industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in budget management and financial analysis.
• Must have strong presentation skills along strong technical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A valid passport and the ability to travel without restrictions is required.
• Carry a class “G” drivers license.

Education and Experience: 

• Post Secondary Education in Electrical Engineer or Technologist with Professional designation such as P.Eng or CET, Power Transmission and Distribution, Metallurgy, Materials Science, Business, or a related field;
• 5+ years of industry experience within a foundry and/or melt shop environment with a strong emphasis on product development and sales management.

Working Conditions

• This is an “onsite” position with some flexibility for remote work
• Some travel including International travel maybe required
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• May be exposed to industrial sites
• Weekend work or hours worked outside typical office hours may be required

Why Join Whiting Equipment?

Onsite parking
Competitive compensation
Paid Vacation time
Weekly Payroll
Health Benefits 100% paid by the company, with Company Pension Plan

APPLY AT [email protected]

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Job Summary: Shop / Road Technician                              

Location: Welland, Ontario. As a Shop / Road Technician, YOU will experience:

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority
• Working for the best-in-class equipment dealer and with the Trackmobile brand
• Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our Whiting team through our internal Training teams that are geared for your success

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Demonstrate safe, environmentally sound and healthy work behaviours at all times, in support of Whiting’s Health and Safety Policies, Programs and initiatives
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems using Trackmobile testing equipment
• Repair and service Trackmobile and all heavy equipment within the established standards
• Prepare accurate service and repair reports in a timely manner
• Maintain excellent customer relations through frequent communication
• Undertake assignments as required in support of customer needs

Must-haves for this role:

• A valid Technician License 421A, 310T, 310S or any other license relative to this position, following Provincial standards
• Minimum 3 years of experience in repair and service of heavy equipment both in the shop and in the field
• Familiarity with Can Bus systems
• A valid Driver’s License (DZ License preferred), or willing to obtain.

Working Conditions

• Shop/Factory setting with temperature variations
• Standard hours with overtime or weekend work may be required to meet deadlines or complete urgent repairs
• Exposure to dust and fumes
• Heavy lifting, moving and assembling equipment and components
• Significant amount of time walking, standing, climbing,
• Exposure to noisy environment

Why Join Whiting Equipment?

• Competitive compensation
• Permanent Full-time work plus overtime
• Paid Vacation time
• Weekly Payroll
• Health Benefits 100% paid by the company, with Company Pension Plan
• Work clothing provided and PPE provided
• Onsite parking

APPLY AT [email protected]

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Job Summary: Fitter/Welder

Location: Welland – As a Fitter – Welder, YOU will experience:

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority
• Working for the best-in-class equipment dealer
• Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our Whiting team through our internal Training teams that are geared for your success

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Demonstrate safe, environmentally sound and healthy work behaviours at all times, in support of Whiting’s Health and Safety Policies, Programs and initiatives
• Thoroughly understand and comply with Health and Safety, Quality Management Systems and Company policies.
• Work from complex drawings
• Operate various hand tools, such as but not limited to hand grinders, magnetic drills
• Operate overhead Cranes and Jib Cranes

Must-haves for this role:

• Minium Highschool Diploma
• Must possess a high standard of quality in workmanship and be able to fit to tight tolerances.
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently.
• Experience in FCAW, GMAW, SMAW welding processes is a requirement and any educational course’s related to fitting would be an asset.

• To be able to multi task and assist with other roles when required.
• Must be technically strong in blueprint reading and fluent in weld symbols
• Strong background in structural fitting and welding will be considered as equivalent
• If not certified a minimum of five years experience in fitting and welding of structural assemblies.
• Previous or currently ticketed with CWB an asset.
• Able to lift a minimum 22kg/50lbs.
• Welding: 3 years (preferred)
• Fitting: 3 years (preferred)

Working Conditions

• Shop/Factory setting with temperature variations
• Standard hours with overtime or weekend work may be required to meet deadlines or complete urgent repairs
• Exposure to dust and fumes
• Heavy lifting, moving and assembling equipment and components
• Significant amount of time walking, standing, climbing,
• Exposure to noisy environment

Why Join Whiting Equipment?

• Competitive compensation
• Permanent Full-time work plus overtime
• Paid Vacation time
• Weekly Payroll
• Health Benefits 100% paid by the company, with Company Pension Plan
• Work clothing provided and PPE provided
• Onsite parking

APPLY AT [email protected]

Job Summary: Service Administrator – Quebec

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Service Administrator to join our team, Reporting to the Regional Director, Quebec and Maritimes.  As a Service Administrator, you will provide support to various departments within the organization, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow.

Location:  350 Joseph-Carrier St., Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC, J7V 5V5 – 110% Onsite

Hours of Work: 8 am to 4:30pm

Why Join Whiting Equipment Canada Inc.?

• Competitive compensation
• Permanent Full-time work
• Paid Vacation time
• Weekly Payroll
• Health Benefits 100% paid by the company, with Company Pension Plan
• Work clothing (Coveralls) provided and PPE provided
• Onsite parking

In a typical day, YOU will:

• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner; forward calls to appropriate department / technician.
• Provide administrative support such as preparation of documents and letters in both English and French
• Prepare Service Schedule for Road Service Technicians
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate a high level of customer service and response
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Electronic documentation and filing system, both electronic and physical.
• Timesheet verification
• Order supplies, create purchase requests and purchase orders and follow up on invoices

Must-haves for this role:

• Need be fully bilingual and able to translate documents in English and French.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
• Previous working experience in office administration in the repairs of heavy equipment industry and possess excellent communication and organization skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Help with shipping and receiving when required

Compensation: TBD

About Whiting Equipment Canada Inc.

Whiting Equipment Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Whiting Corporation (founded in 1884), is a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy industrial equipment. Originally established in Canada in 1930, the company began by selling and servicing products made in the U.S. and later expanded its operations in Canada, acquiring Volta Manufacturing Ltd. in 1955. Over time, Whiting grew its global manufacturing footprint, including a joint venture in China in 1997, and now designs, engineers, and services equipment under the Whiting, Swenson, Volta, Trambeam, and Trackmobile brands.

APPLY AT [email protected]

Position: Administrateur(trice) de service- Québec

Position: Administrateur(trice) de service         Rapport immédiat: Directeur Régional, Québec & Maritimes

Département:    GroupeTrackmobile               Location: 350 Joseph-Carrier St., Vaudreuil-Dorion, QC

Résumé du poste:

Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) administrateur(trice) de service très organisé et soucieux du détail pour se joindre à notre équipe. En tant qu’administrateur de service, vous fournirez un soutien aux différents départements de l’organisation, assurant ainsi des opérations fluides et un flux de travail efficace.

Heures d’ouverture: 8 am à 4:30pm

Pourquoi joindre Whiting Équipement Canada Inc.?

• Rémunération compétitive
• Travail permanent à temps plein
• Vacances payées
• Paie hebdomadaire
• Prestations de santé payées à 100% par l’entreprise, avec le plan de retraite de l’entreprise
• Vêtements de travail (combinaisons) fournis et EPI fournis
• Stationnement sur place

Principales tâches et responsabilités:

Au cours d’une journée typique, VOUS allez:

• Répondre aux appels téléphoniques et répondre aux demandes de renseignements de manière    professionnelle et courtoise; Transférer les appels de service au technicien approprié.
• Fournir un soutien administratif tel que la préparation de documents et de lettres en anglais et en français
• Préparer l’horaire d’entretien pour les techniciens d’entretien routier
• Capacité avérée à traiter des informations confidentielles avec discrétion, à s’adapter à diverses      demandes concurrentes et à faire preuve d’un haut niveau de service et de réponse à la clientèle.
• Maintenir la confidentialité des informations sensibles
• Système de documentation et d’archivage tant électronique que physique.
• Vérification de feuilles de temps
• Commander des fournitures, créer des demandes d’achat et des bons de commande et faire le suivi des factures

Indispensables pour ce rôle:

• Être parfaitement bilingue et capable de traduire des documents en anglais et en français.
• Maîtrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Word, Excel et Powerpoint)
• Expérience de travail antérieure en administration de bureau dans l’industrie de la réparation d’équipements de pilonnement et posséder d’excellentes compétences en communication et en organisation.
• Souci du détail et précision dans le travail
• Capacité à effectuer plusieurs tâches à la fois et à établir des priorités efficaces
• Aide à l’expédition et à la réception au besoin

Rémunération: À discuter

À propos de Whiting Equipment Canada Inc.

Whiting Equipment Canada Inc., une filiale de Whiting Corporation (fondée en 1884), est l’un des principaux concepteurs et fabricants d’équipement industriel lourd. Établie à l’origine au Canada en 1930, l’entreprise a commencé par vendre et soutenir des produits fabriqués aux États-Unis, puis a étendu ses activités au Canada, faisant l’acquisition de Volta Manufacturing Ltd. en 1955. Au fil du temps, Whiting a étendu son empreinte manufacturière mondiale, y compris une coentreprise en Chine en 1997.  Whiting Equipment Canada Inc. conçoit, développe et entretient maintenant des équipements sous les marques Whiting, Swenson, Volta, Trambeam et Trackmobile.

APPLY AT [email protected]