Shift Lead, Operations

407 ETR; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

407 ETR is seeking a Shift Lead, Operations in Woodbridge to support the Highway Operations team. You will help deliver winter and summer maintenance, manage staff, ensure safety, and coordinate with contractors.

This role requires a DZ licence (or ability to obtain), rotating shifts, weekend on-call, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to keep road surfaces and guidance systems compliant with MTO standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in road maintenance or construction.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Ability to delegate and develop team skills.
• Knowledge of road repair equipment and winter/summer procedures.
• DZ licence or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Engage and train staff on operating components and licences.
• Plan, coach, and mentor staff to follow policies and procedures.
• Coordinate winter and summer maintenance activities and storms.
• Ensure contractors meet contract specs and safety standards.
• Manage highway incident and spill response.
• Deliver weekly safety toolbox talks.
• Assist with administration like scheduling and data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Delegation

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Independence

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Safety awareness

DZ licence

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description:

Title: Shift Lead, Operations

Department: Highway Operations

Location: 6200 Steeles Ave West, Woodbridge

Total Potential Compensation: $70,000 - $90,000

Reporting to the Supervisor, Operations, this position is assisting the Highway Operations Leadership Team in the delivery of the program activities for maintaining the traveled road surfaces, signing, illumination, drainage systems and traffic guidance systems in a safe condition (MTO Standards) and as defined in our safety Control Plans for both Winter and Summer Maintenance.

Note: This position will be required to work rotating shifts and work in all road and weather conditions, as well as be on-call during weekends as required and needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that staff are engaged and trained on the operating components, signage, illumination, drainage and traffic guidance systems as well as ensuring staff have the necessary licences and certifications to carry out their job assignments.
• Work with, plan, coach, engage and mentor staff ensuring the work is carried out in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Working shifts, assist with the coordination and delivery of winter storm response and winter and summer road maintenance activities.
• Ensure work carried out by contractors and outside agencies are completed according to contract specifications, MTO standards and are completed being done safely
• Highway collision, incident and spill response.
• Delivery of Weekly safety toolbox talks to staff.
• Asset management and inspections and data collection.
• When needed, assist Highway Operations Manager and Supervisor with administration work such as shift scheduling, work scheduling, traffic plans, performance appraisals, recommendations for staff training and improvements, data entry into data bases etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction, road maintenance or relevant field.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills. A shift lead will communicate in an unbiased way that is clear, effective and direct.
• Excellent organizational skills to monitor progress of work activities and keep team members engaged and motivated.
• Ability to delegate tasks to individual team members, to foster growth and development of our team skillset.
• Lead by example, showing integrity by doing the right thing even when it is not the most popular decision and is able to correct undesirable behaviors or unsafe conditions upon detection.
• Excellent knowledge of road repair/maintenance equipment, summer and winter procedures and operations, contract inspection, and maintenance related acts and regulations.
• Experience supporting winter operations, including monitoring weather and road conditions, coordinating snow/ice response activities, and working with Foremen and winter contractors to support timely and safe maintenance operations.
• Ability to work independently and with others with little to no supervision.
• Excellent problem solver that thinks outside the box and is able to find solutions to correct problems upon detection.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound, objective decisions based on facts, operational requirements, and organizational priorities
• Valid DZ driver's licence, or the ability to obtain and maintain a DZ driver's licence within a specified period following appointment.

We are actively seeking to fill this role as it is a current vacancy.

About 407 ETR

Highway 407 ETR is an all-electronic open-access toll highway located in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. The highway spans 108 kilometres from Burlington in the west to Pickering in the east.

407 International Inc. is the sole shareholder of 407 ETR and is owned by:

• Cintra Global S.E., a subsidiary of Ferrovial S.A. (48.29%)
• Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) and other institutional investors with non-controlling interests (44.20%)
• Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) (7.51%)

Learn more at 407etr.com

At 407 ETR, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment. We value the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals, and we firmly believe that our individual differences make us stronger as a whole.

Our commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training, and encouraging feedback. We aim to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive.

Accommodation for disabilities or other grounds protected by human rights legislation are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the employment selection process.