Maintenance Coordinator (Highway Supervisor)

Employment and Social Development Canada; Banff; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to supervise highway operations in stunning national parks. This role involves training staff, managing administrative tasks, and leading health and safety initiatives. You will work in a dynamic environment surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, ensuring the safety and maintenance of vital roadways. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence, where your contributions will have a lasting impact on the community and the environment. If you're passionate about safety, teamwork, and the great outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Inclusive Work Environment

Opportunity for Growth

Dynamic Team

Engaging Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must have a valid class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Experience in highway operations and maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work crews and ensure safety on Canadian roadways.
• Coordinate highway maintenance and project installations.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Risk Management

Administrative Tasks

Health and Safety Procedures

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Two-way Radios

Satellite Phones

Job description

Maintenance Coordinator (Highway Supervisor)

Reference number: CAP25J-022695-000097
Selection process number: 2025-CAP-HOU-EA-005

Parks Canada- Highway Operations Unit
Various work locations: Mount Revelstoke & Glacier (Rogers Pass, BC), Lake Louise-Yoho, Kootenay (Radium Hot Springs, BC), Banff and Jasper National Parks.
GL-MAN-07(C3)- Indeterminate, term, acting
$31.25 to $33.95 per hour (plus 15% supervisory differential. Supervisory Differential is a percentage that is paid on top of the hourly rate for those who occupy a supervisor level position.)

For further information on the organization, please visit Parks Canada

Closing date:20 May 2025 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Who can apply:All persons who have legal status to work in Canada. Please indicate in your application the reason for which you are entitled to work in Canada: Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit.

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Persons who are unable to apply on-line must contact the person listed below prior to the closing date.

Duties

The Highway Operations Maintenance Coordinators play an integral role in supervising work crews and ensuring the safety of Canadian roadways. This position will be responsible for the following:
• Train, orient, supervise and instruct operational staff
• Manage daily administrative tasks and maintain accurate records/documentation
• Coordinate / plan highway maintenance and the installation of projects for the Agency
• Lead health and safety efforts in the workplace

The incumbent of this position must be comfortable using computers, two-way radios and satellite phones to complete the duties of this position.

Work environment

Experience what it’s like to live and work with the mountains on your doorstep! The Highway Operation Unit spans all through the Mountain National Parks, including Jasper, Banff, Lake Louise/Yoho, Kootenay, and Mount Revelstoke & Glacier. Our employees play a critical role in keeping highways safe and maintained year round.

We offer an engaging work environment with opportunity for growth and advancement. Our diverse teams are made up of drivers, mechanics, welders, and supervisory roles. Become a part of our dynamic team today!

Maintenance Coordinators will report to work in one of our five operating areas within national park boundaries. During peak of winter operations, this position will work with a full team of skilled trade, labour and administrative professionals. Parks Canada places safety, collaboration and integrity at the forefront of all our work.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill anticipated vacancies within the Highway Operations Unit on an indeterminate, term, and/or acting basis.

This process may be used to create a list of qualified candidates to staff similar positions with various tenures, security levels or linguistic requirements in same or other parts of the country.

Positions to be filled:Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION
Secondary school diploma; or, an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.

OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Valid class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.

EXPERIENCE
EX1: Experience in programs related to year-round operations and maintenance of a major highway.
EX2: Experience in heavy equipment operation, including snow removal, and labour disciplines.
EX3: Experience in the inspection of highway assets, highway construction, and associated equipment.
EX4: Experience in risk and Incident Management in a transportation operation.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

KNOWLEDGE
K1: Knowledge of occupation health and safety procedures in the workplace.

ABILITIES
A1: Ability to manage and shift priorities as needed and with little notice.
A2: Ability to coordinate the delivery of highway maintenance programs and contribute to work planning.
A3: Ability to supervise a team, including mentoring, scheduling, training, and performance management.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively.
A5: Ability to use a computer and various software programs such as Microsoft Office, Outlook, and PDF editors.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1: Exercise sound judgement
PS2: Takes responsibility
PS3: Demonstrates integrity
PS4: Dependability
PS5: Effective interpersonal relationships

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

ASSET EXPERIENCE (non essential)
AEX1: Experience in the supervision of employees.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Travel safely and work efficiently in avalanche conditions.

Conditions of employment

• Security Screening: Obtain and maintain Reliability Status;
• Maintenance of a valid Class 3 driver’s license with air brake endorsement.
• Willingness to wear identifier clothing and required safety equipment;
• Willingness to travel over roads closed to the general public and to work under avalanche hazard conditions;
• Willingness to travel and/or work in a variety of weather conditions and terrain for extended periods of time;
• Requirement to work shift work – during day- and night-time hours, overtime, weekends and/or statutory holidays, provincial/territorial holidays and call back or standby duty.
• Candidates will be required to undergo and meet the requirements for a medical examination/pre-employment medical examinations and/or periodic medical checks.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

For tips to navigate the application process step by step, refer to the following site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GW7P3g9hhI.

Tips for applicants:
• When answering application questions, be thorough and provide concrete examples. “See resume” is not considered an acceptable answer. Do not assume that the screening board has any previous knowledge of your background, qualifications, or work history.
• Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being screened out of the competition.
• You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be considered for the position.
• Other qualifications listed as additional or asset are not mandatory to apply. However, these may be considered throughout the assessment process.

The Parks Canada Agency is established as a separate employer in the Federal Public Service under the Financial Administration Act. Persons appointed to the Agency continue to be part of the Public Service. The Parks Canada Agency operates under its own human resources framework outside of the Public Service Employment Act and in line with values of fairness, competence and respect, and its operating principles.

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Travel cost for individuals who are not Federal Public Servants will not be covered.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Contact information

Human Resources - Highway Operations Unit