LaPrairie Works Inc. is a diversified and growing highway maintenance, construction, and transportation specialist. We come with over 40 years of operating experience in Western Canada. We provide expertise in highway and bridge maintenance, slope stabilization, and environmental remediation. 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.

LaPrairie Works is looking to fill the role of Foreman, Highway Maintenance in High Prairie, AB.

Under the direction of the Superintendent – Operations, the Foreman, Highway Maintenance will oversee staff and the proper allocation of resources to ensure work is being performed according to established standards.

The Foreman, Highway Maintenance Operations, must possess a valid Class 1 or 3 driver’s license, the ability to understand and implement provincial highway maintenance specifications and with five (5) or more years of experience in the Highway Maintenance, Public Works, and/or Highway Construction industries.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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 LaPrairie 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

The ideal candidate has the following:

• Three years of experience in a supervisory role and preferably with five years of experience in the Highway Maintenance, Public Works, and/or Highway Construction industries
• Valid Class 1 or 3 Drivers License and with clean record
• Proven experience with project supervision / management
• Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills
• Ability to delegate, set realistic expectations, and monitor progress of direct reports

Job Type: Full-time

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