Shop Supervisor, Highway Maintenance (Whitecourt)

Ledcor; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead their Highway Maintenance team in Whitecourt, Alberta. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the successful delivery of highway infrastructure and maintenance activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Your exceptional leadership and planning skills will be crucial as you guide a diverse team through various challenges, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Join a company recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, and enjoy a rewarding career that supports your professional growth and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Support for mental and physical wellbeing

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience in highway maintenance or construction.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ standards and continuous improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to ensure project goals and safety standards are met.
• Monitor performance metrics and guide teams to achieve targets.
• 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

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

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

• 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
• As Ledcor is obligated to respond to various weather patterns, some shift work, on-call, and night shifts will be required
• You will be required to work Monday to Friday with the expectation to monitor your phone for after-hours emergencies
• Work will be outdoors in various weather conditions

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, roads, waterways, airports, transit, utilities, pipelines, power projects, and site reclamation.

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

We offer a competitive total rewards package supporting your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, with opportunities for skill and knowledge development.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to our success. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, inclusion, and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided throughout our hiring process. Applicants should submit a request via email. For more information, visit our I&D page.

5204 58 Street, Whitecourt, AB