Supervisor VI (Acting as Required)

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Supervisor VI to oversee Roadways crews in summer and winter operations, including streets, sidewalks, and back lanes. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and crew coordination.

The position, within the Transportation and Construction division, requires staff training, performance monitoring, and records maintenance to ensure service levels while adhering to policies and collective agreements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent.
• Five years’ experience in road, sidewalk and back lane maintenance.
• Three years’ supervisory experience.
• Possession of a Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current SGI driver’s abstract showing safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
• Successful completion, or ability to complete, supervisory courses.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs and evaluates staff engaged in operations and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and back lanes in the Roadways Section.
• Ensures work activities comply with standards to meet service level commitments and safety.
• Maintains records and reports progress daily.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of forms and reports.
• Enforces policies including safety, hours of work and respectful workplace rules.
• Plans work for Roadways crews and coordinates with internal groups.
• Investigates and records actions for issues affecting safety and mobility of residents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Planning & scheduling

Communication skills

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12

Five years’ road/sidewalk/back lane maintenance experience

Three years supervisory experience

Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Driver’s abstract (SGI)

First aid certificate

Supervisory courses (completed or ability to complete)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Position:Supervisor VI (Acting as Required)

Division:Transportation and Construction

Department:Roadways, Fleet and Support Services

Term:1 Supervisor VI Acting as Required Winter Nights position available.

Closing Date: 11/03/2026

Labour Group: CUPE 859

Posting: 5822

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

This position supervises Roadways crews undertaking summer and winter road, back lane and sidewalk operationsand maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs and evaluates staff engaged in operations and maintenance of streets, sidewalks and back lanes in the Roadways Section.
• Ensures work activities of crews are performed in accordance with approved standards and procedures to ensure quality work, achievement of service level commitments and the safety of crews and the public.
• Maintains comprehensive records and monitors and reports work progress daily.
• Ensures crews complete forms and reports required in a timely and accurate manner.
• Enforces all policies and procedures with their staff. Examples include safety, hours of work and respectful workplace policies.
• Plans work for Roadways crews based on requirements and available resources and collaborates with internal groups in the planning, scheduling, and reporting of work completed by Roadways crews.
• Investigates and records actions taken in response to emerging issues on streets, sidewalks and back lanes that are impacting the safety and mobility of residents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Requirements:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent program or credential.
• Five years’ experience in road, sidewalk and back lane maintenance, including understanding of basic equipment operation and maintenance.
• Three years’ supervisory experience.
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
• Successful completion, or ability to complete, supervisory courses.

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 organizationand 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current methods, materials, work practices and equipment related to summerand winter Roadways operations and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics for Roadways operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of related engineering terminology and techniques.
• Knowledge of Service Levels for Street Cleaning and Sweeping, Snow and Ice Management and Road Maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply the technical skills required for this position.
• Ability to coach crew members to enhance their work performance, resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment to accomplish work objectives and adapt to and implement changes that impact Roadways crews and services to residents.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft 365 apps.

Additional Requirements

Weekly Hours:40

Salary Range:$39.27 CAD per 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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