Job Description

The Opportunity:

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting to fill 2 temporary full-time positions for

Roads Labour Foreperson 1

. The Roads Labour Foreperson 1 coordinates personnel and light equipment or trucks, in order to complete assigned maintenance, light repairs or construction activities, within time schedules and required specifications and standards, with less responsibility and complexity than the Labour Foreperson 2. Supervise crew members and ensure that all reasonable safety precautions are followed.


Primary focus for these two positions will be on Signage and Pavement Markings.

As our preferred candidate, you will have:

Grade 12 or equivalent.
Minimum of a Level One Certified Public Works Supervisor designation from the Canadian Public Works Association - Alberta Chapter would be an asset. Completion of Safety and First Aid courses. Two years' experience in related maintenance, signage and pavement markings, light construction activities, or equivalent experience to provide knowledge of the uses of manpower, equipment and materials, and standard methods and techniques of maintenance. Experience in the maintenance and repair of sidewalks, roads, lanes, pavement markings and bridges and the capabilities of related equipment. Valid Alberta Class 3 Driver's License with a Q endorsement. Ability to read and interpret simple blueprints and to complete various records. Ability to use various tools (e.g. concrete tools, sledgehammer, level and measuring instruments. Ability to acquire supervisory skills, to organize and coordinate personnel and equipment, to communicate clearly to crew members and to provide encouragement and discipline, as required. Ability to respond courteously to public complaints (e.g. flooding lanes and properties). Ability to exert moderate physical effort (e.g. lifting concrete forms and manhole covers) Ability to work outside continuously in all types of weather and in conditions which may be muddy, noisy and disagreeable. Ability to exercise care when working near traffic, near power lines, in ditches and to use appropriate safety equipment. Ability to operate a personal computer using Microsoft Excel and Word software would be an asset.

Affiliation:

Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Remuneration:

$35.15 to $37.22 per hour

Hours of Work:

Average of 80 hours (10 hour shifts) biweekly as scheduled; Monday to Friday - evenings and weekends may be required when needed with occasional overtime.

Additional Information:

The term of these positions are anticipated to be from July 14, 2025 to October 31, 2025. More than one position will be filled from this posting.


We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.