Shop Supervisor, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor in Sault Ste. Marie, ON, to oversee highway projects and ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards. Candidates should have over 3 years of supervisory experience in highway maintenance or construction. The position offers competitive pay, full benefits, and emphasizes a strong safety culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full benefits

RRSP matching

Training and career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in highway road maintenance, infrastructure, or construction in a supervisory role.
• Experience managing highway projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction to ensure project goals, safety, and contract schedules are met.
• Effectively communicate with front-line leaders to execute contract requirements.
• Monitor performance metrics and guide teams to achieve targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Knowledge of safety standards

Budget management

Education

Technical training or trade certification

Job description

Description

Shop Supervisor, Highway Maintenance

Ledcor is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Highway Maintenance Supervisor to lead our highway infrastructure, maintenance, and construction activities in Blind River, Iron Bridge, and Thessalon, Ontario.

In this role, you’ll directly oversee crews to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and maintenance standards.

Why Ledcor:

We offer competitive pay, full benefits, RRSP matching, training, and career advancement in a supportive, innovative environment.

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZ3t7Fo0Ul4&t=1s

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead & Direct Teams – Provide overall direction to ensure project goals, safety, and contract schedules are met
• Communication & Collaboration – Effectively communicate with front-line leaders, ensuring contract requirements are successfully executed
• Operational Oversight – Monitor performance metrics (cost, schedule, safety, quality, environment) and guide teams to achieve them
• Strategic Planning – Assist in schedule development, resource allocation, and execution plans to ensure project success
• Coaching & Mentorship – Support front-line leaders with training and development to enhance team performance
• Health & Safety Leadership – Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Ledcor’s HS&E standards and OH&S regulations
• Budget & Financial Oversight – Review financial reports and implement strategies to achieve targets
• Risk & Compliance Management – Ensure contract and regulatory compliance, including collective agreement administration
• Fleet & Asset Management – Assist in planning and implementing improvement strategies for effective asset utilization

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in highway road maintenance, infrastructure, or construction in a supervisory role
• Technical training or trade certification in a related field is an asset
• Experience managing highway projects is an advantage
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) standards
• Proven planning, scheduling, and leadership skills
• Experience with continuous improvement processes (ISO or other management systems) is preferred

Work Conditions

• Applicants who reside locally will be given preference due to the nature of the work (can be office based from Thessalon, Iron Bridge or Blind River locations)
• You will be required to work Monday to Friday with the expectation to monitor your phone for after-hours emergencies
• Work will be a combination of office and outdoors in various weather conditions

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects, and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our total rewards package provides compensation and benefits supporting your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. We offer challenging work and opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team includes individuals from diverse backgrounds contributing unique perspectives. We are committed to fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided throughout our hiring process. Applicants should submit a request via email in advance. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Sault Ste. Marie, ON