Role Overview
Lakehead Overhead Door is hiring a Overhead Door Lead – Relocation Opportunity. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
The Role
Lakehead Overhead Door is looking for an experienced Overhead Door Technician Lead / Garage Door Technician Expert to join our growing team in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
This is a lead technician role for a skilled professional who can install, repair, and maintain residential, commercial, and industrial overhead doors, mentor apprentices and support our expanding service department.
We are actively recruiting experienced technicians from across Canada including:
British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, GTA Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island or Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Relocation support is available for the right candidate.
Who We Are
Our company has been serving Northwestern Ontario for over 50 years. We deliver trusted garage door solutions to residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
Our company is supported by a professional management team including engineers, project managers, estimators, and dispatch coordinators, allowing our technicians to focus on what they do best.
We are a family-oriented business with strong community roots, and we are currently expanding to meet growing demand across the region.
Why Move to Northwestern Ontario?
Northwestern Ontario offers a great quality of life compared to larger Canadian cities:
- Affordable housing
- Incredible outdoor lifestyle (lakes, hiking, skiing, fishing)
- Short commutes and less congestion
- Family-friendly community
- Lower cost of living
What You'll Do
As an Overhead Door Expert, you will play a key role in both technical execution and team leadership:
- Install and service residential, commercial, and industrial overhead doors
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical door systems
- Work with modern door automation and operators
- Lead installation crews and support apprentices
- Train and mentor new technicians
- Perform safety inspections and system adjustments
- Work in various locations, even outside Thunder Bay with different customers and job sites
- Collaborate with our service, dispatch, and project teams
Who You Are
We are looking for an experienced professional who brings both technical expertise and leadership ability.
- Experienced overhead door technician or similar mechanical trade
- Strong troubleshooting and mechanical skills
- Comfortable leading projects and mentoring others
- Able to read technical drawings, blueprints and schematics
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Able to work independently and make decisions on the job
- Valid driver’s license required
- Willing to relocate to Thunder Bay
What We Offer
Lakehead Overhead Door offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support long-term careers.
- Competitive pay ($41.50 per hour)
- Company vehicle
- Relocation assistance available
- Overtime opportunities
- Extended health benefits
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Union benefits and pension plan
Professional Development
Opportunities to continue developing skills in:
- Door automation systems
- Access control technologies
- Advanced overhead door systems
If you are an experienced technician looking for a leadership role, strong compensation, and a great place to live, we encourage you to apply.
Join a company where your expertise is valued, and your career can continue to grow.
- This is an on-site job in Thunder Bay, but Indeed has a 25-mile radius limitation and we are looking for the best applicant in all provinces.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $41.50 per hour
Benefits
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience
- Carpentry: 1 year (preferred)
- Construction: 1 year (preferred)
- Welding: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class G Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Overhead Door Lead – Relocation Opportunity position at Lakehead Overhead Door?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Lakehead Overhead Door. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Overhead Door Lead – Relocation Opportunity position at Lakehead Overhead Door located?
This position is based in CA. Lakehead Overhead Door has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Overhead Door Lead – Relocation Opportunity at Lakehead Overhead Door earn?
Lakehead Overhead Door has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Overhead Door Lead – Relocation Opportunity role at Lakehead Overhead Door posted?
This role was posted on March 20, 2026 (86 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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