Shop Supervisor – Whitecourt

Join our growing Highway Maintenance team and play a key role in the successful delivery of highway infrastructure, maintenance and construction activities in Whitecourt Alberta.

This is an opportunity to establish roots in a local community, build strong relationships, and lead a diverse team of highway maintenance professionals committed to keeping our highways safe during Ledcor's 7 year maintenance contract.

We’re looking for a strong leader and communicator who can seamlessly integrate contractual requirements with safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity. You bring exceptional planning and critical thinking skills to respond to evolving conditions while maintaining a focus on project success. With a track record of leadership, team-building, and continuous improvement, you’re ready to take on this challenge.

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highway Maintenance team in Whitecourt, Alberta!

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Essential Responsibilities 

Lead & Direct Teams – Provide overall direction to ensure project goals, safety, and contract schedules are metCommunication & Collaboration – Effectively communicate with front-line leaders, ensuring contract requirements are successfully executedOperational Oversight – Monitor performance metrics (cost, schedule, safety, quality, environment) and guide teams to achieve themStrategic Planning – Assist in schedule development, resource allocation, and execution plans to ensure project successCoaching & Mentorship – Support front-line leaders with training and development to enhance team performanceHealth & Safety Leadership – Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with Ledcor’s HS&E standards and OH&S regulationsBudget & Financial Oversight – Review financial reports and implement strategies to achieve targetsRisk & Compliance Management – Ensure contract and regulatory compliance, including collective agreement administrationFleet & Asset Management – Assist in planning and implementing improvement strategies for effective asset utilization

Qualifications 

3-5 years of experience in highway maintenance, infrastructure, bridge maintenance, or construction in a supervisory roleTechnical training or trade certification in a related field is an assetExperience managing bridge and highway projects is an advantageStrong knowledge of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) standardsProven planning, scheduling, and leadership skillsExperience with continuous improvement processes (ISO or other management systems) is preferred

Work Conditions 

Applicants who reside in Whitecourt, Alberta will be given preference due to the nature of the work As LHL is obligated to respond to various weather patterns, some shift work, on-call, and night shift will be requiredYou will be required to work Monday to Friday work schedule with the expectation to monitor your phone for after hours emergenciesWork will be outdoors in various weather conditions 

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Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.