Job Description

Area Works Supervisor

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ARS Area Works Supervisor


Regular/full-time


Department of Transportation and Infrastructure


Highway Regional Ops - Eastern Region, Transportation Operations


Morden MB


Advertisement Number: 44247


Salary(s): ARS $59,645.00 - $70,226.00 per year


Closing Date: September 7, 2025


The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).


Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.


An eligibility list may be created for this position at the noted location(s) exclusively and will remain in effect for 12 months.



Preference may be given to internal applicants.


Conditions of Employment:


Must be legally entitled to work in Canada Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5F Drivers Licence without restrictions. Must be able to work extended hours, including overtime evenings and/or weekends including statutory holidays as required. Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position, including lifting or carrying up to 25 kg, walking, sitting, or standing for prolonged periods, climbing stairs and ladders, kneeling, twisting, bending, operating vehicles and equipment, as well as exposure to dust or pollen, irritating vegetation, and chemicals or fumes. Must be able to respond to work within 30 minutes of call. Must be able to work in all weather conditions, and be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.

Qualifications:

Essential:

Experience related to highway maintenance operations. Experience operating commonly used highway maintenance equipment. Experience with computer applications and software (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer). Supervisory experience including staff, the organization of labour, equipment, and materials to perform assigned work activities. Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the maintenance of highways, roads and related facilities. Knowledge of related acts, regulations, policies and procedures as they pertain to the maintenance operations including, but not limited to: The Highway Traffic Act, Departmental Policies and Procedures, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Occupational, Health & Risk Management. Knowledge of human resource practices (i.e. recruitment, training and development, understanding of the collective agreement, etc.) Effective interpersonal skills, which include the ability to interact professionally and courteously with department personnel, landowners, the general public, law enforcement personnel, contractors, etc. Effective verbal communication skills. Ability to coach others to best practices, continuous learning, self-development and for succession planning purposes.

Desired:

Experience with Maintenance Management System (MMS).

Duties:


Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the Area Works Supervisor (ARS) coordinates and directs the road maintenance operations within their resource group. The ARS provides leadership and supervision to maintenance employees engaged in a variety of summer and winter highway maintenance activities in all weather scenarios and all levels of traffic volumes to ensure the safety of the workers and the motoring public while maintaining public infrastructure. The ARS is the primary contact for and will respond to all emergency road related incidents that affect road safety, potential road closures, flooding situations, etc. within a Resource Group.


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Apply to:

Advertisement # 44247
Talent Acquisition
Human Resource Services
600-259 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9
Phone: 204-945-7518
Fax: 204-945-0601
Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

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