Trade Supervisor Bridge Worker

At Lakes District Maintenance, our employees are key to the success of every project, contributing to the legacy we build within the communities we serve. If you’re ready to take on a challenging, hands-on role where safety, teamwork, and growth are paramount, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction.

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Trade Supervisor Bridge Worker oversees the inspection, repair, and upkeep of bridge structures within the Stikine region, ensuring the safety and reliability of the transportation network. This role involves supervising maintenance crews, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The supervisor plays a critical role in maintaining the structural integrity of bridges, contributing to the safe and efficient movement of the public.

This is a relocation-based position in Dease Lake, BC, requiring travel within the service area. To support a smooth transition, accommodation and a company vehicle are provided. Other perks of the job include allowances for clothing, boots, and isolation, as well as an annual vacation transportation subsidy.

How You’ll Add Value

• Actively contribute to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive environment
• Supervise and direct a crew of two to three employees to ensure safe and efficient completion of tasks
• Plans, schedules, and organizes daily work assignments for maintenance crews
• Trains and mentors apprentices and crew members on trade skills and safety practices
• Follows strict safety standards especially when working at heights or near water
• Operates equipment to drive steel, wood, or concrete piles into the ground to provide foundational support for structures like bridges, buildings, docks, and piers
• Works with pile hammers, cranes, drilling rigs, and other heavy equipment
• Builds, installs, and maintains bridge components including decks, girders, piers, and abutments
• Monitors quality of work and ensures compliance with safety regulations and specifications
• Performs structural repairs and reinforcement using steel, concrete, and timber
• Works with specialized rigging and hoisting systems to position heavy materials
• Reads and interprets blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications
• Uses surveying tools and leveling instruments to ensure accurate placement of structures
• Maintains records of work completed and reports progress to management

What You Bring

• A valid Red Seal Journeyman Piledriver and Bridgeworker certification is required
• 4+ years of experience as a bridge worker
• A valid Class 5 Driver’s License is required; a valid Class 3 Driver’s License with airbrake endorsement is strongly preferred
• A recent Driver’s Abstract showing no more than 6 demerits and no major infractions is required
• Willingness to travel within the service areas
• Crane ticket is an asset
• Carpentry experience is an asset

How We Make It Count

• Benefit: Regular employees have coverage for extended health, dental, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, short- and long-term disability
• Pension Plan: Regular employees and eligible auxiliary employees participate in the pension plan with employer-matched contributions, helping you plan for your future
• Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
• Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year
• Professional Growth: Access 400+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
• Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed

Our Commitment to You

Connecting People with Progress

Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.

True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being ‘true to our word’ means being ‘true to our people.’

Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. As part of the Volker Stevin family of companies, we’re able to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.

Join a Team Where People Truly Matter

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we carefully review all submissions, only those whose qualifications closely align with the role will be contacted.