At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead highway maintenance operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Company: LaPrairie Works Inc., a recognized leader in highway and bridge maintenance.
- Benefits: Industry-leading compensation, professional training, and development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a company committed to innovation and environmental stewardship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on infrastructure while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: 3 years management experience and 5 years in highway maintenance required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 $ per year.
La Prairie Works Inc., a member of La Prairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada.
We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions.
We are in search of a Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations to lead our highway maintenance operations our High Prairie, AB shop.
The Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations, under the direction of the Superintendent, will oversee staff and the proper allocation of resources to ensure work is being performed according to contract.
The Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations, must possess proven knowledge of Provincial transportation specifications, experience in the highway maintenance industry and be prepared to reside within a 30-minute commute to the operational center they oversee.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Promote and monitor compliance with required legislation, including safe operation of equipment, National Safety Code, and Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Promote company policies, procedures, and ethical standards and implement measures to ensure employee compliance.
- Oversee operations to ensure that work is being performed according to established performance criteria.
- Facilitate employee training, to meet La Prairie program objectives and legislative requirements.
- Monitor employee performance using practical targets that are consistent with company goals.
- Coordinate activities effectively by allocating resources, scheduling work assignments, setting priorities, and delegating work accordingly.
- Ensure procedures for equipment inspection and preventative maintenance of vehicles are followed.
- Review road condition reports and track performance.
- Assess team performance and identify areas for continuous improvement.
- Ensure that safe work practices are being promoted and followed.
- Perform other duties as required.
Required Skills
- Three years of experience in a management role and five years of experience in the Highway Maintenance industry.
- Valid Class 1 or 3 Drivers License and clean record.
- Proven experience with resource management.
- Sound analytic thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Ability to delegate, set expectations, and monitor progress of direct reports.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Industry-leading compensation and benefits, professional training, and development opportunities
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Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations in High Prairie employer: LaPrairie Group of Companies
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Contact Details:
LaPrairie Group of Companies Recruitment Team
