Bridgeworker- Civil Infrastructure and Construction

laprairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc. in Grande Prairie, Alberta, is seeking a Bridgeworker for civil infrastructure construction and maintenance.

You will perform repairs and construction on timber, concrete and steel bridge structures, and work with formwork, bearings and abutments on multi-span projects. The role requires operating heavy equipment, strong health and safety practices, and solid communication skills to read project drawings and follow technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of site safety and procedures for bridge/construction work.
• Red Seal trades in Carpentry or Ironworker are assets.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding outdoor tasks in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and construction on timber, concrete and steel bridge structures (formwork, bearings, cap, abutments).
• Execute bridge construction/rehabilitation on multi-span bridges.
• Operate heavy equipment (skid steer, loader, dozer, excavator, pile driver).
• Demonstrate a strong focus on health, safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

Red Seal trades (Carpentry/Ironworker)

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Bridgeworker- Civil Infrastructure and Construction

THE LOCATION

Based out of LAPRAIRIE'S Grande Prairie / Clairmont Alberta facility - Serving throughout beautiful and expansive Alberta and Western Canada.

JOB DUTIES

• Perform a wide range of routine and complex repairs related to timber, concrete and steel bridge structures including concrete formwork and finishing, bearings, cap and other replacements of bridge components, backwall and abutment excavation and backfilling, and other work
  
• Perform bridge construction and/or rehabilitation tasks involving multi span timber, concrete, cable and steel bridges including standard and major bridges
  
• Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to skid steer, loader, dozer, excavator, and pile driver
  
• Multiyear field experience related to civil bridge construction / maintenance
• Site supervision and management experience is considered an asset
• A strong focus on Health, Safety & Environmental practices
• Ability to understand technical specifications and related project drawings
• Solid communications skills (oral / written)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a thorough knowledge of worksite safety, and safe operating procedures relevant to bridge and or civil construction
  
• Certified Red Seal trades in Carpentry, Ironworker or alike would be considered an asset
  
• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors in various weather conditions
  
• Must possess a valid Class 5 driver's licence. Class 3 or a Class 1 Driver's licence is preferred
  

This is a full-time position, with competitive compensation and an industry-leading health & welfare benefits package.