Highway Maintenance Supervisor

gov; Fort Smith; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) within the Government of the Northwest Territories seeks a Highway Maintenance Supervisor based in Fort Smith, NT. The role leads maintenance and operation across highways, bridges, and airports in the South Slave region, supervising operators, contractors, and seasonal staff to ensure safe, reliable transportation infrastructure.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will manage programs, budgets, and coordination with external partners, including Fort

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Heavy Equipment Operator training program with hands-on operation of multiple heavy machines.
• Three years of experience supervising highway maintenance and construction projects.
• Class 1 Drivers license with Air Brake endorsement.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certificates, WHMIS Certificate, and Supervisor Safety Trainings within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise the highway maintenance program to meet safety and reliability standards.
• Supervise, schedule, inspect, and approve contracted services and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Assist in planning the highway maintenance program for the camp within the Department's overall estimates.
• Oversee the Department's OHS program across multiple maintenance areas in the region.
• Supervise staff and sub crews to carry out daily operations safely and efficiently.
• Oversee chip seal capital overlay work on designated Highways in multiple communities.
• Under Airport Manager guidance, supervise Fort Resolution Airport surface operations and related programs.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operator

Supervisory experience

Class 1 Driver's License

First Aid & CPR

WHMIS Certification

Education

Heavy Equipment Operator training program

Job description

The Department of Infrastructure (INF) provides high quality services to the public and Government of the Northwest Territories’ (GNWT) departments, boards and agencies including the planning, design, construction, acquisition, operation and maintenance of public transportation infrastructure and the buildings, works and equipment required for the GNWT to deliver its programs and services. INF makes essential petroleum products available for sale to the public where these products are not provided by the private sector, and promotes the development and increased use of energy efficient technologies. INF also regulates electrical and mechanical safety services and licenses individuals and vehicles operating in the territory.

The Highway Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for leading the maintenance and operation of highways, roads, bridges, airports, campgrounds, and other transportation infrastructure within the South Slave region. Based in Fort Smith, NT, the position supervises Highway Maintenance Operators in Buffalo River, Enterprise, Fort Providence, and Fort Smith, ensuring infrastructure is maintained safely, efficiently, and to established standards.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Highway Operations, the Supervisor oversees highway maintenance programs for approximately 300 km of public highways, manages annual operating and project budgets and coordinates the work of employees, seasonal staff, contractors, and equipment resources. The role is responsible for planning and supervising routine maintenance, capital projects, and contracted maintenance services for external partners, including Wood Buffalo National Park, the Province of Alberta, the Town of Hay River and supports the operation and maintenance of the Fort Resolution Airport

As a highly accountable front-line management role, the Highway Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for protecting and maintaining transportation infrastructure with a direct impact on public safety, network reliability, asset preservation, and long-term infrastructure sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and supervise the delivery of the highway maintenance program, which defines the highway maintenance performance standard for the highway system to enable safe travel conditions.
• Supervise, schedule, inspect, and approve completed contracted services to ensure contractual obligations are met in the areas.
• Assist the Regional Manager in planning the Highway Maintenance program for the camp for inclusion in the Department¿s overall program estimates.
• Oversees delivery of the Department¿s OHS Program at Buffalo River, Enterprise, Fort Providence and Fort Smith highway maintenance areas.
• Supervise staff and deliver the highway maintenance program through subordinate crews, ensuring daily operations are carried out safely, effectively, and in accordance with employment terms, road conditions, and weather requirements.
• Supervise own forces assisting the chip seal capital overlay program on Highways 1, 2, 5 and 6 in Fort Smith, Fort Resolution and Hay River.
• Under the direction of the Airport Manager, supervises the day-to-day surface operations of Fort Resolution Airport, implements safety, operations, maintenance and related airport programs.

Key Qualifications:

• Completion of a recognized Heavy Equipment Operator training program with two (2 ) years of experience in the operation of three pieces of heavy equipment (motor grader, tandem truck, and loader and/or crawler tractor); three (3) years of experience supervising highway maintenance and construction projects and administering contracts including one (1) year supervisory experience.
• A Class 1 Drivers license with Air Brake endorsement.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR Certificates, WHMIS Certificate, and Supervisor Safety Trainings within 3 months of hire.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:
Fort Smith HR Client Service Centre
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
195 MCDOUGALROAD
BOX876
FORT SMITH, NT X0E 0P0
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