Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations

LaPrairie Group of Companies; Town of Manning; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LaPrairie Works Inc. in Manning, AB, is seeking a Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations to lead our local highway maintenance efforts. You will oversee staff, allocate resources, and ensure work aligns with contract specifications.

The role requires proven management experience in highway maintenance, strong planning and communication skills, and the ability to live within a 30-minute commuting distance to the Manning shop. A valid Class 1 or 3 license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years of management experience in highway maintenance.
• Five+ years in the highway maintenance industry.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 driver license and clean record.
• Ability to manage resources and teams to meet contract goals.

Responsibilities

• Promote and monitor compliance with legislation, safety, and regulations.
• Promote company policies and ethical standards and ensure employee compliance.
• Oversee operations to meet performance criteria.
• Coordinate training to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor performance using practical targets aligned with company goals.
• Allocate resources, schedule work, set priorities, and delegate tasks.
• Ensure vehicle inspection and preventative maintenance procedures are followed.
• Review road condition reports and track performance.
• Assess team performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Promote safe work practices and enforce compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Resource management

Planning & execution

Communication

Driver's license

Safety compliance

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 Manning, 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.