Supervisor IV - Roadways

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Saskatoon seeks a working supervisor to oversee asphalt maintenance and base construction staff. You will allocate equipment and supervise daily activities in the Roads division.

The role requires leadership, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to develop annual work plans. Shift work and weekend duties may be involved; salary is competitive for the city’s CUPE 859 workforce.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education is required.
• Three years of asphalt maintenance and base construction experience.
• Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence and SGI driving abstract.
• Current first aid certificate.
• Completion of supervisory certificate program or ability to complete within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, direct and evaluate staff in asphalt maintenance and base construction.
• Ensure efficient use of equipment and materials.
• Ensure compliance with standards, specs and safety policies.
• Develop and monitor detailed annual work plans.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and approvals before utilities work.

Skills

Staff supervision

Mentoring & leadership

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Asphalt/base materials knowledge

Technical documentation

Communication

Work planning

Education

Grade 12 education

Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence

First aid certificate

Supervisory certificate program

Tools

SGI driving abstract

Job description

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Division:Transportation and Construction

Department:Roadways, Fleet and Support Services

Term:1 Summer Seasonal Full Time position available.

Closing Date: 08/26/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 859

Posting: 5644

This position is a CUPE 859 position and will be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Should it not be filled in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, external candidates will be considered.

Job Summary

Under supervision of the Supervisor VI, this working supervisor position supervises, and performs the duties of, asphalt maintenance and base construction staff and allocates related equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs, evaluates and performs the duties of, staff engaged in maintaining and rehabilitating asphalt and base components of the City’s roadways.
• Ensures the efficient use of equipment and materials.
• Ensures work activities are performed in accordance with approved standards, specifications and activity guidelines, including corporate safety policies and regulations. Assists with the development of standards and specifications, as required.
• Assists with the development of a detailed annual work plan and monitors progress of the plan.
• Maintains comprehensive records of maintenance and rehabilitation activities performed and ensures forms are completed accurately.
• Ensures that maintenance work is not performed prior to receiving authorization from all utilities.
• Ensures that equipment and materials are ordered, received and in place prior to starting maintenance and rehabilitation activities. Assists with the review and selection of materials and products, as required.
• Reviews and analyzes maintenance activities and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Responds to enquiries and complaints, as required.
• Performs the duties of the Supervisor VI, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 education.
• Three years’ experience in asphalt maintenance and base construction.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate.
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully within six months, a recognized supervisory certificate program.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, lead and encourage staff to develop skills and work towards organization and departmental goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to follow all applicable procedures, policies, legislation, regulations, standards and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to regularly and consistently attend work to ensure effective operations and service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the team, the public, contractors and all civic employees.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation of the variety of equipment used in asphalt maintenance and base construction.
• Considerable knowledge of asphalt maintenance and base construction materials, methods and techniques, including related computer applications.
• Considerable knowledge of related engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of subsurface utility installations.
• Ability to operate technical monitoring devices used for asphalt maintenance and base construction.
• Ability to compile and interpret technical data in a comprehensive manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Skill in the care and use of office and field equipment, e.g. desktop or notebook computers and field data loggers

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved.

Weekly Hours:40

Salary Range:$35.22to$36.11CADper hour(2026rates)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The City of Saskatoon offers an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds. As an equity partner with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC), the City commits to diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplaces. By having our workforce reflect the community we serve, we support the realization of miyo-pimatisiwin, (me-o-pi-ma-ti-si-win) “the good life”, for all residents. To learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the City, please visit Saskatoon.ca/diversity

Accommodation

The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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