Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations

laprairie; Town of Grimshaw; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training

Development opportunities

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc. seeks a Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations in Grimshaw, AB to lead highway maintenance activities at the Grimshaw shop. You will supervise staff, allocate resources, and ensure work aligns with contract specifications.

The role requires knowledge of Provincial transportation specs and several years in highway maintenance, with a readiness to reside within a 30-minute commute. The company emphasizes safety, training, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a management role.
• Five years of experience in the Highway Maintenance industry.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 Driver's License with clean record.
• Proven ability to delegate, monitor progress and set expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and allocate resources to ensure contract work is performed to standard.
• Promote and enforce safety, NHSC and OH&S regulations.
• Coordinate scheduling, priorities and delegation of work.
• Facilitate staff training to meet company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor performance and identify areas for continuous improvement.

Skills

Management experience

Resource management

Strong communication

Planning and prioritization

Team leadership

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 Grimshaw, 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 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, professional training, and development opportunities and all within a supportive, dynamic, and proactive work environment.