Shop Supervisor, Highway Maintenance (Whitecourt)

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Town of Mayerthorpe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shop Supervisor for their Highway Maintenance team in Whitecourt, Alberta. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse team dedicated to maintaining highway safety and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in highway maintenance and possess exceptional leadership and communication skills. As part of a 7-year maintenance contract, you will play a crucial role in ensuring project success while fostering a culture of safety and quality. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and take the next step in your career with us!

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in highway maintenance or construction.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, environment, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to ensure project goals and contract schedules are met.
• Monitor performance metrics and guide teams to achieve them.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Critical Thinking

Health and Safety Standards

Education

Technical Training or Trade Certification

Job description

Shop Supervisor, Highway Maintenance (Whitecourt)

Description

Shop Supervisor – Whitecourt

Join our growing Highway Maintenance team and play a key role in the successful delivery of highway infrastructure, maintenance, and construction activities in Whitecourt, Alberta.

This is an opportunity to establish roots in a local community, build strong relationships, and lead a diverse team of highway maintenance professionals committed to keeping our highways safe during Ledcor's 7-year maintenance contract.

We’re looking for a strong leader and communicator who can seamlessly integrate contractual requirements with safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity. You bring exceptional planning and critical thinking skills to respond to evolving conditions while maintaining a focus on project success. With a track record of leadership, team-building, and continuous improvement, you’re ready to take on this challenge.

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture, and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highway Maintenance team in Whitecourt, Alberta!

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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

• 3-5 years of experience in highway maintenance, infrastructure, bridge maintenance, or construction in a supervisory role.
• Technical training or trade certification in a related field is an asset.
• Experience managing bridge and 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 in Whitecourt, Alberta, will be given preference due to the nature of the work.
• Some shift work, on-call, and night shifts will be required, responding to weather patterns and emergencies.
• You will work Monday to Friday, with the expectation to monitor your phone for after-hours emergencies.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

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Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries, including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance projects, including contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways, airports, transit, utilities, pipelines, power projects, and 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 competitive total rewards package supports your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other characteristics.

Our True Blue team values diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging.

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

Location: Mayerthorpe, AB