Bigfoot Crane Company is Certified as a Great Place To Work

Bigfoot Crane Company

Your Crane Electrician Career Starts Here

Join our team as an Electrical Service Technician, where you’ll play a key role in servicing and maintaining electrical systems for cranes, hoists, and more. You’ll collaborate with a skilled team, ensuring safety and precision on-site and off, while handling troubleshooting, maintenance, and special projects. With opportunities to work independently and engage with complex electrical systems, you’ll contribute to maintaining the high standards set by Bigfoot Crane Company, in compliance with BCSA and TSBC regulations.

Legendary Service” can only be achieved by a team of people who are focused on being legendary in their own skill set and character.

Bigfoot team members want every aspect of their personal and professional lives to be the best, and that dedication is reflected in how we bring our brand of “Legendary Service” to the market.

To be clear, we have industry-leading culture, safety and compensation programs. We are looking for exceptional people worthy of the level of respect these compensation programs provide our employees and their families.

Not everyone who applies will be a fit at Bigfoot, but for those who are, we can promise challenging work, high standards, and opportunities to take your career to new heights.

Those who are a fit at Bigfoot will have above average compensation in these main areas:

  1. Highly competitive wages with overtime calculated daily
  2. Benefits for you and your family
  3. Retirement planning including Bigfoot contributions to your RRSP
  4. Education including paid time-to-train, certification tuition & professional dues
  5. Crane and Rigging Certifications valued at $20,000 provided to loyal Crane Technicians, Electrician & Millwrights team members

If you have the drive and desire to “Be legendary”, and aren’t afraid of heights, then consider becoming a Crane Electrician at Bigfoot.

We are looking for candidates that are responsible for servicing and maintaining electrical systems and associated parts on and off sites. They must be a team player, work closely with fellow employees and be responsible for the safety of themselves and others. The primary duties will be mainly to do with cranes, hoists and their electrical components. There will be additional duties that the candidate may be required to do at the yard or on job sites. All work will be done in accordance with BCSA (BC Safety Authority) and TSBC (Technical Safety BC) rules and regulations.

  • Ability to work independently without supervision while meeting or exceeding goals and objectives set out by management
  • Technical knowledge of hoists, self-erecting and tower cranes
  • Maintaining of crane and hoist electrical systems and associated accessories.
  • Troubleshooting and deciphering complex electrical diagrams.
  • Special Electrical project assignments.
  • Helping create workflows and processes for electricians.
  • Effective use of hand and power tools
  • Ability to effectively operate equipment such as forklifts and self-erecting cranes in a safe manner
  • Work closely with and maintain a good working relationship with all suppliers.
  • Loading and unloading of hoists, cranes and accessories in the yard or on job sites.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and some hydraulic components on hoists and cranes.
  • Assist with set up and take down of cranes and hoists as needed, also complete dismantle and assembly of cranes either new from factory or in a refurbishment process.
  • Perform preventative scheduled maintenance and repairs to ensure safe and proper working order of hoists and cranes.
  • Complete all paperwork neatly and clearly at the end of each project to keep accurate and professional service records.
  • Commitment to Bigfoot Crane’s safety culture; responsible for personal safety and the safety of co-workers.
  • Attend site visits with customers prior to hoist installations, jumps and removals to ensure that site is ready for our services.
  • Understand and comply with all Bigfoot Crane policies and procedures.
  • Complete daily paperwork on time and with impeccable quality
  • Follow daily direction from Bigfoot Service Advisor
  • Work with BCSA inspectors on hoist inspections and rectify deficiencies.
  • Achieve and hold current fall protection training as well as high angle rescue certificates.
  • Keep service vehicles clean and organized.
  • Ensure service vehicle inventory is stocked and parts are managed daily as per Bigfoot inventory program.
  • Be available by phone for service advisors as it relates to hoist emergencies. After hours callouts to local clients may be required.
  • Must be able to travel and stay lengths of time on the road.
  • All other duties assigned.

You bring these skills/attributes to the job:

  • Being a qualified electrician with minimum 4 years’ experience would be an asset
  • Respect for working at heights, being physically fit and able to handle the demands of this industry.
  • Strong ability to communicate information to customers and employees.
  • Knowledge of proper rigging practices
  • TSBC Class C or Class C MIT would be ideal
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills as well as an excellent understanding of customer satisfaction.
  • Ability to complete mandatory paperwork with impeccable results.
  • Possess a current Class 5 Drivers license in good standing with a respectable driving history.
  • Compliance with Bigfoot Crane Company Inc. policies and procedures which will be developed or updated from time to time.
  • Positive job references.

Because we highly value all our employees, we offer:

  • A unique, challenging and rewarding company culture
  • Competitive salary and above average over time package
  • Two weeks of paid vacation to start
  • Extended Medical, Dental, and Paramedical (Chiro, etc.)
  • RRSP program with employer contributions
  • Where applicable, paid time and tuition for on-going professional development
  • Crane and Rigging Certifications valued at $20,000 provided to loyal Crane Technicians, Electrician & Millwrights team members

Our core values include Integrity, Passion, Innovation, Preciseness, Balance, and Caring. If these align with what you want in a workplace, please apply and we’ll be talking soon.

These are formal programs you might get paid (time, tuition and applicable LOA costs) to take along your Bigfoot Career Path:

If your qualifications match up to our needs for a crane electrician, please apply with your resume and cover letter either by using this form or by emailing them to  and we’ll be talking soon.

Becoming Legandary Starts Here
Becoming Legandary-career inner page
WE VALUE OUR EMPLOYEES, AND OUR PAY RATES SHOW IT

At Bigfoot, we believe great work deserves great pay. We’ve made sure not only that the rates we pay are highly competitive, but that you are on an overall higher-paying career path.

Here’s what that path might look like.

Things only get better once you arrive at Red Seal status as then you become eligible for additional income based various areas of added responsibility such as supervision, mentorship, out of region and out of country work related.

At Bigfoot the path never ends.

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED WITH THE BIGFOOT CRANE COMPANY GROUP BENEFIT PLAN

Your peace of mind is important to us, which is why Bigfoot team members and their immediate family (spouse/significant other & children) are eligible for full benefits after three months of continuous employment. These benefits are outlined in detail in our Bigfoot Employee Package, which includes what is covered, how much is covered, and specific eligibility.

Employees pay premiums for Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance. This means you won’t be taxed if you ever have to draw on one of them. Employee premiums are prorated and deducted on a bi-weekly payroll deduction. Bigfoot pays all remaining premiums.

Our plan includes the following components:

  • Extended Health Care (EHC)
  • Dental Care (DC)
  • Vision Care (VC)
  • Short Term Disability (STD)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB

To provide “Legendary Service”, you need to have tools and equipment that measure up. At Bigfoot, no one starts a job they are not fully prepared to handle.

Along with providing industry-leading wages, benefits and training, we also support our employees with the best tools, vehicles, parts, supplies, factory training and administrative assistance available.

We take pride in our brand, our equipment, and our teammates. From our shops to our in-field installs or service and repair work, you will never go out loaded unprepared or unsupported.

At Bigfoot, we work with the best and we support them with the best tools, equipment and support in the industry.

Bigfoot Academy Trainers and FAQ
ARE YOU A LIFE-LONG LEARNER?

At Bigfoot, we are “life-learners”. That means being professionally certified and keeping those certifications current is not only required; it’s valued as an important part of our culture.

We encourage consistent growth and professional development as you maintain and upgrade your certifications, but we don’t make you do it alone. Where applicable Bigfoot will not only pay for the program tuition required to increase your credentials, we’ll also pay you for the time it takes to complete those programs.

And just to sweeten the pot, we also cover required professional membership dues that are directly related to your position. Long story short, having highly certified employees is a key part of Being Legendary and a great financial benefit to our team.

RETIREMENT IS A HARD EARNED VICTORY. LET BIGFOOT BE A PART OF YOUR SUCCESS WITH OUR RRSP CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM.

At Bigfoot, employees are eligible to participate in our Group RRSP Program following six months of continuous employment. Once you have reached this milestone, you will receive a detailed booklet and an investor strategy worksheet to help determine where to invest your contributions.

How it works:

  • The employer and employees contribute to the plan on a regular bi-weekly process.
  • All contributions are tax deductible and any investment earnings grow tax-deferred
  • Contribution requirements are based on years of service
  • Employees can make additional voluntary contributions
  • Employees choose how contributions are invested

Bigfoot Culture

Bigfoot Crane Company is about being a value-driven organization. We strive to be a leader in the high-angle materials handling industry by providing the best in cranes,
hoists, under-hook accessories, service and solutions. With 29 years of experience.

People

At Bigfoot, we foster a culture of friendship and teamwork, selecting teammates for both competence and character, and enjoying time together both in and out of the office.

Community

At Bigfoot, we are committed to supporting our community through initiatives like Christmas hampers and by prioritizing local businesses for supplies, materials, uniforms, vehicle maintenance, and more, because our community is not just where we work, but where we build our lives.

Fun factors

At Bigfoot, we prioritize fun with regular sports pools, seasonal team events, and cookouts, ensuring a strong, enjoyable workplace for everyone.

See the world

At Bigfoot, we offer opportunities for travel beyond the Lower Mainland, including factory training in Europe and attending world-class industrial events, with the option to bring your spouse or significant other.