Surfacing Foreman

With a population of 32,097, Parkland County offers a range of municipal services and a vibrant mix of agricultural, residential, industrial and recreational opportunities. This unique rural area is situated on the west outskirts of Edmonton, just 20 minutes from downtown, and stretching over 2438 sq. km. of picturesque landscapes.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Parkland County has a Permanent, Full-time position available in the Public Works Department for a Surfacing Foreman. Reporting to the Manager, Road Maintenance Services, this position is responsible for the coordination of staff, activities, equipment and other resources required to carry out road maintenance programs throughout Parkland County. Programs include repair and rehabilitation of asphaltic surfaces, gravel road oil dust control program and the annual road re-gravelling program. This position requires the ability to communicate and maintain an effective, courteous, and tactful service relationship with internal contacts and external customers.

Rate of Pay: $77,120 to $96,400 per annum
Hours of Work: 8 hours/day; 40 hours/week
Benefits: Extensive benefits are offered.

Requirements:

High School Diploma is required.

Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology Diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution is desirable.

The applicable designation as a Professional Engineer, Certified Engineering Technologist or Professional Technologist (Eng) is considered an asset.

5 years related experience in a supervisory capacity is required.

5 years directly related experience in construction and maintenance of roadways is required.

5 years’ experience working with asphaltic materials and dust control products is required.

Experience with the use of Asset Management Systems and office software applications is required.

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License current satisfactory Driver’s Abstract is required. A Class 3Q license is considered an asset.

Additional Information:

Interested candidates are invited to apply on our website at https://www.parklandcounty.com

Parkland County has a nepotism policy in effect which limits the consideration of employees’ relatives for employment. Please contact Human Resources for further information on this policy (including the definition of a relative under this policy).

For further information on our organization, please visit www.parklandcounty.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The personal information submitted pursuant to this advertisement is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Government Act and will be used for Parkland County employment opportunities only. The personal information that you provide may be made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Employer Contact:

Name: Shonna Haines, HR Business Partner Email: shonna.haines@parklandcounty.com

Additional Job Information:

Salary Range: $77,120 to $96,400 per annum
Position Type: Permanent; Full-time
Posted Date: May 27, 2019
Closing Date: June 07, 2019