Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations

LaPrairie Group; Alberta; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LaPrairie Group is seeking a Foreman for Highway Maintenance Operations in Alberta to oversee operations, ensure compliance, and manage staff effectively. This mid-senior level position requires significant experience in highway maintenance and resource management, alongside strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Industry-leading compensation and benefits

Relocation assistance

Professional training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in the Highway Maintenance industry.
• Three years in a management role.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and allocation of resources for highway maintenance.
• Promote compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Facilitate employee training and monitor performance.

Skills

Resource management

Analytical thinking

Planning

Prioritization

Execution skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

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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.

We are expanding our highway maintenance operations into CMA 519 with operational centers in Hanna (with a satellite highway maintenance yard in Sunnybrook); and in Oyen (with satellite yards in Jenner and Empress), Alberta.

We are looking to hire Foremen, Highway Maintenance Operations to be based in each of these centers.

The Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations, under the direction of the Superintendent, will oversee staff and the proper allocation of resources to ensure work is being performed according to contract. The Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations, must possess a valid Class 1 or 3 Driver’s license, proven knowledge of Provincial transportation specifications, five+ years of experience in the highway maintenance industry and be prepared to reside within a 30-minute commute to the operational center they oversee.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Promote and monitor compliance with required legislation, including safe operation of equipment, National Safety Code, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
• Promote company policies, procedures, and ethical standards and implement measures to ensure employee compliance.
• Oversee operations to ensure that work is being performed according to established performance criteria.
• Facilitate employee training, to meet LaPrairie program objectives and legislative requirements.
• Monitor employee performance using practical targets that are consistent with company goals.
• Coordinate activities effectively by allocating resources, scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly.
• Ensure procedures for equipment inspection and preventative maintenance of vehicles are followed.
• Review road condition reports and track performance.
• Assess team performance and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Ensure that safe work practices are being promoted and followed.
  
  

Required Skills

• Three years of experience in a management role and five years of experience in the Highway Maintenance industry.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 Drivers License and clean record.
• Proven experience with resource management.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of direct reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
  
  

LaPrairie Works Inc. provides Industry-leading compensation and benefits, relocation assistance, professional training, and development opportunities and all within a supportive, dynamic, and proactive work environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

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