Foreman - Base

Park-Paving-1; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,971 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health & dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

RRSP matching

Profit sharing

Advancement opportunities

Company social events

Job summary

Park Paving Ltd. in Edmonton is seeking a Base Crew Foreman for the upcoming 2026 road construction season. This seasonal role includes use of a company truck and direct supervision of crew operating heavy equipment.

You will manage base gravel work, cost records, and daily planning with safety as a core priority. The successful candidate has 2+ years in leadership within roadbuilding, understands road specs, and can work under challenging weather conditions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a leadership role within roadbuilding.
• Understanding of the construction industry and road construction specifications and standards.
• Must be able to check grade and efficiently.
• Display a professional and courteous approach with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Must be physically fit – repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, walking for long periods of time.
• Be able to work in inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, educate, and train employees.
• Placement and construction of gravel road base structures.
• Measure and order materials for daily requirements.
• Maintain time and material records necessary to complete daily job costing.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies and provincial regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Perform daily field level hazard assessments in compliance with company policies.
• Discuss and plan daily project procedures/goals with fellow personnel to maximize productivity and workmanship.
• Check to ensure equipment functions properly.
• Perform labour or equipment operator tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Road construction knowledge

Safety compliance

Physical fitness

Communication

Tools

Grader

Loader

Skid-Steer

Packing equipment

Job description

Park Paving Ltd. has been locally owned and operated for over 50 years as one of the largest road construction contractors in Edmonton, and we are looking for a BASE CREW FOREMAN to work with our company's Base division for the upcoming 2026 road construction season.

This is a seasonal position that offers competitive wage with benefits. This includes the use of a company truck to and from work, and for all other company business.

The primary duties for this position will include, but are not limited to:

• Placement and construction of gravel road base structures
• Measure and order materials for daily requirements.
• Maintain time and material records necessary to complete daily job costing.
• Directly supervise, educate, and train employees.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all company policies and provincial regulations for safe working procedures and environment.
• Perform daily field level hazard assessments in compliance with company policies.
• Ability to discuss and plan daily project procedures/goals with fellow personnel to maximize productivity and workmanship.
• Check to make sure that equipment functions properly
• Any labour or equipment operator tasks normally associated with road construction

All successful candidates must:

• Have 2+ years of experience in leadership role within roadbuilding industry
• Have an understanding of the construction industry and road construction specifications and standards
• Must be able to check grade and efficiently
• Display a professional and courteous approach with co-workers, supervisors, and the public.
• Must be physically fit – repetitive bending, lifting, kneeling, walking for long periods of time.
• Be able to work in inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.

• Punctual and able to work full time, overtime, and weekends
• Ability to run grader, loader, skid‑steer, and packing equipment

• Competitive Wages/Salaries
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance
• RRSP Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Opportunities for advancement
• Company Social events

Successful candidates will also possess the interpersonal skills needed to take direction and coordinate their efforts with their crew and foremen, while maintaining a positive and respectful work environment. Successful candidates will also be able to maintain a safety‑minded and high accountability work culture while working with their direct supervisors, and other employees while maintaining a positive and respectful work environment.

*** Successful candidates must have a driving record free of major infractions, and must pass a medical/fitness exam, as conditions of employment. ***

Pay Scale $37 - $44

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