Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations

LaPrairie Group of Companies; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading compensation

Professional training

Development opportunities

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, seeks a Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations to lead our High Prairie, AB shop and ensure contract compliance.

The Foreman will oversee staff, allocate resources, and ensure work aligns with provincial transportation specs. A 30-minute commute to the operation center is preferred for the role.

Qualifications

• Three years of management experience.
• Five years in Highway Maintenance industry.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 Drivers License with clean record.
• Proven ability to delegate and monitor progress.
• Strong analytical thinking, planning, and prioritization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote and monitor compliance with legislation, safety, and regulations.
• Oversee operations to meet performance criteria and contract specs.
• Allocate resources and schedule work, set priorities, and delegate tasks.
• Coordinate training to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Review road condition reports and track performance.
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and manage team performance.
• Ensure safe work practices are followed and equipment is inspected.

Skills

Staff management

Resource management

Communication

Planning & execution

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.

We are in search of a Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations to lead our highway maintenance operations our High Prairie, AB shop.

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 proven knowledge of Provincial transportation specifications, 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.
• Perform other duties as required.

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 analytic thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of direct reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

• Industry-leading compensation and benefits, professional training, and development opportunities