Roadways Supervisor - City of Saskatoon, Saskatoon

AI Summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a dedicated Roadways Supervisor in Saskatoon, SK. This vital role involves overseeing crews engaged in both summer and winter operations and maintenance of city roadways, back lanes, and sidewalks.

Key requirements include Grade 12 education, five years of relevant maintenance experience, and three years of supervisory experience, along with a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence and a demonstrated ability to lead effectively.

About the Role

As a Roadways Supervisor with the City of Saskatoon, you will be instrumental in ensuring the safe and efficient upkeep of the city's infrastructure. This position requires a strong ability to supervise, train, direct, and evaluate staff within the Roadways Section, focusing on the operations and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and back lanes. A core responsibility is to ensure that all work activities performed by crews adhere to approved standards and procedures, guaranteeing quality work, achievement of service level commitments, and paramount safety for both the crews and the public.

You will maintain comprehensive records, monitor work progress daily, and ensure all required forms and reports are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Furthermore, the Supervisor enforces all relevant policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety, hours of work, and respectful workplace conduct. Planning work for Roadways crews based on requirements and available resources is a key component, often collaborating with internal groups in the planning, scheduling, and reporting of work completed. The ability to investigate and record actions in response to emerging issues on roadways, sidewalks, and back lanes impacting resident safety and mobility is also required.

Candidate Profile and Expertise

The ideal candidate will possess a Grade 12 education or equivalent, coupled with five years of experience in road, sidewalk, and back lane maintenance, including a foundational knowledge of basic equipment operations and maintenance. Three years of prior supervisory experience is also required. A valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a safe driving record is essential, as is the ability to obtain a valid first aid certificate and complete supervisory courses. This role demands a demonstrated ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates, alongside a demonstrated ability to mentor, lead, and encourage staff to develop their skills and contribute to organizational goals.

Candidates must exhibit demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to follow, all applicable procedures, policies, legislation, regulations, standards, and specifications. A demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics for Roadways operations and maintenance is crucial, complemented by knowledge of related engineering terminology and techniques. The ability to coach crew members, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive workplace culture is highly valued, as is a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Physical ability to perform the assigned duties is required, along with knowledge and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft 365 applications.