Shop Supervisor, Highway Maintenance (Entwistle, AB)

Ledcor; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure company is seeking a Highway Maintenance Supervisor to oversee highway maintenance and construction activities. This role requires strong leadership skills and compliance with safety standards while managing crews in diverse environments. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of supervisory experience in road maintenance or construction, with a focus on safety and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Full benefits

RRSP matching

Training and career advancement

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in highway road maintenance or construction in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ standards.
• Experience with continuous improvement processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction to teams ensuring project goals are met.
• Communicate effectively with front-line leaders.
• Monitor performance metrics to guide teams.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Planning and scheduling

Communication

Risk management

Education

Technical training or trade certification

Job description

Shop Supervisor, Highway Maintenance – Entwistle

Ledcor is seeking a skilled and safety-focused Highway Maintenance Supervisor to lead highway infrastructure, maintenance, and construction activities in Fox Creek, Alberta. In this role, you will 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 in Morinville, Alberta!

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Essential Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

1. 3-5 years of experience in highway road maintenance, infrastructure, bridge maintenance, or construction in a supervisory role.
2. Technical training or trade certification in a related field is an asset.
3. Experience managing bridge and highway projects is an advantage.
4. Strong knowledge of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) standards.
5. Proven planning, scheduling, and leadership skills.
6. Experience with continuous improvement processes (ISO or other management systems) is preferred.

Work Conditions

1. Applicants residing in Entwistle, Alberta, will be given preference due to the nature of the work.
2. Some shift work, on-call, and night shifts will be required due to weather patterns.
3. Work schedule is Monday to Friday, with monitoring for after-hours emergencies.
4. Work involves both office and outdoor environments in various weather conditions.
5. Relocation allowance available.

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Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure across industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, waterways, airports, transit systems, utilities, pipelines, power projects, and reclamation.

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

Our rewards package supports your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, offering exciting opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor, diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our values. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process upon request via email. For more information about our inclusion initiatives, visit our I&D page.