Foreperson for Signs, Guardrails & Crack-Sealing
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COLAS seeks a Foreperson for Signs, Guardrails and Crack-Sealing in Stony Plain to lead crews, ensure safety and quality, assign tasks, and collaborate with the Project Manager on planning. Key duties include safety meetings, hazard assessments, daily production and costing reports, site inspections, and enforcing OH&S and customer specs while keeping morale high. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, Class 3 driver’s license with a valid abstract, and at least five years in road construction with guardrail, signage, crack sealing and bridge deck waterproofing experience; HCSS knowledge is a plus. Strong leadership, communication and time management, plus comfort outdoors in all weather, travel and overtime. To apply, send your resume to HR and tailor it to demonstrate project leadership and safety training.
Subsidiary: CANADIAN ROAD BUILDERS
Canadian Road Builders a Western Canadian road construction company. The CRB Group of divisions are dedicated to providing our clients with innovative and environmentally responsible solutions for building, maintaining, and preserving today’s infrastructure while upholding the highest ethical standards in all we do. We offer opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise crews on assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.
- Assign tasks and communicate project expectations to crew members.
- Conduct safety meetings, hazard assessments, and vehicle inspections.
- Prepare daily production and costing reports.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager on project planning, equipment needs, and personnel management.
- Inspect completed work, document changes, and maintain compliance with customer specifications.
- Address and resolve on-site crew issues while maintaining morale.
- Enforce behavioral expectations and uphold a respectful workplace.
- Ensure adherence to OH&S regulations and company policies.
- Support or conduct training in safety and traffic accommodation.
- Track and input daily time cards, safety incidents reports, and document scope changes or extra work.
Qualifications
Education & Certifications
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
- Class 3 driver’s license with a valid driver’s abstract.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in road construction and highway maintenance.
- Experience with guardrail installation, signage, crack sealing, spray patching, and bridge deck waterproofing.
- Familiarity with HCSS costing software is an asset.
Technical Skills
- Basic equipment maintenance knowledge.
- Knowledge of general construction specifications and best practices.
- Strong business communication skills.
Soft Skills
- Leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Adaptable, flexible, and confident in managing teams.
Working Conditions
- Physically able to lift 50 lbs. repeatedly.
- Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
- Use of PPE required.
- Travel and overtime are required.
- Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol policy.
CRB offers competitive salary and benefits packages, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment fit and drug/alcohol testing.
Please submit your resumes to our HR Department by replying to this ad.
Website: www.crbi.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.