About the Organization

Since its establishment in 1961, and located in the County Industrial Park on the south eastern edge of Grande Prairie, Wapiti Gravel Suppliers has grown to become one of the largest and most respected road construction companies in Northern Alberta.

Specializing in road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate sales and underground work, the company’s fleet currently boasts over 200 pieces of mobile equipment. Wapiti’s also sells aggregate materials to municipalities, as well as the forest, oil & gas, and agricultural industries.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of ColasCanada Inc., Wapiti Gravel Suppliers stands by its core values: innovation, safety, delivery, and excellence, and the company prides itself on bringing innovative solutions to each project they work on.

Employing over 200 committed staff, Wapiti Gravel is just as committed to its employees as they are to the company. Many seasonal employees `return`, year after year, to our municipal operations in Grande Prairie or to travel the North half of the province with one of our highway construction crews.

About the Opportunity

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is actively searching for a Highway Paving Superintendent in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

In this full-time, seasonal role, you will chiefly be responsible for coordinating and supervising the road and asphalt plant crews.

On a daily basis, you will be responsible for:

• Ordering materials, trucking, and scheduling;
• Ensuring that worksites are signed properly and guaranteeing that traffic movements are safe and efficient;
• Scheduling sub-contractors;
• Tracking job costs; and
• Overseeing the timely submission of timesheets and foreman’s reports.

It is important that you have experience reporting and working with project managers, estimators, and testers. You will also need the ability to measure, verify, and comply with all company, governmental, and environmental safety and health regulations. Knowledge of traffic accommodation, strategies and environmental construction operation plans is also a must, as is experience in reading and interpreting blue print drawings and specifications.

You’ll be successful in the role if you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as you will be in constant collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders. Also, you’ll need to be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

If you're the type of person who can lead a team while demonstrating commitment to safety and incorporating the company philosophy into all aspects of operations, then we want to speak with you!

About the Benefits

In `return` for your dedication to the job, you will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary of $95,000 – $125,000. Working alongside a group of professional and highly experienced coworkers, you will enjoy an inclusive company culture that values the health and safety of all employees, while creating an invigorating and varied work environment.

That's not all - you'll also enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Full benefits, including Life, Disability, Medical, Dental, and Vision;
• Company cell phone, lap top, and company vehicle;
• Pension plan with company matching contributions;
• Opportunities for growth; and
  
• Live out allowance provided!

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to join a unique and innovation organization. Apply Now!

To apply, please visit www.applyfirst.ca/job31203