SHCA Job Board

Salary Range: $18 – $25/hr.
(Salary placement subject to qualifications and experience)

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and experience in road construction would be an asset.
• Good communication skills, a positive work history – a team player.
• Willingness to learn

Main Responsibilities:

• Operate only equipment authorized to do so; operate in accordance with Company procedures
• Participate in hazard assessments; correct unsafe conditions where possible
• Wear/maintain required PPE
• Practice “good housekeeping” in the workplace at all times

Email your resume to Patt Steiert, patt@kspaving.ca

Salary Range: $25 – $30/hr.
(Salary placement subject to qualifications and experience.)

Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license. Clean Drivers Abstract
• Three (3) years experience operating heavy equipment
• Good Communication skills; Team Player

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintain operator log/pre-trip inspections
• Operate equipment in accordance with regulations and Company’s operating procedures
• Perform routine/preventive maintenance
• Participate in Hazard Assessments; Correct unsafe conditions
• Wear/maintain required PPE
• Maintain a clean/safe work environment

Email your resume to Patt Steiert, patt@kspaving.ca

Experienced Superintendent Highway Surfacing
Projects across ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN & MANITOBA
Field Based – May through October
Office Based – October through April

West-Can Seal Coating Inc. (WCS) is a privately owned highway maintenance company specializing in pavement preservation and roadway construction across Western Canada for almost 40 years completing contracts across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for both public and private sectors.

As one of the largest pavement preservation companies in Western Canada, WCS operates offices located in Didsbury and Bruderheim (Alberta), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan) and Brandon (Manitoba). These divisions provide services in asphalt milling, pulverizing, grading, various pavement preservation services along with liquid asphalt manufacturing.

WCS is always looking for good people. Whether you’re a veteran to the industry or just starting your career, your contributions will be valued, and your hard work will be rewarded. As our workforce continues to build Western Canada’s infrastructure, WCS strives to provide our employees with a first class working experience, including:

JOB OVERVIEW

Our peak season is late May through early October and project locations are anywhere between Alberta and Manitoba. The expectation is to work remotely on the road during our peak season; extended hours of work and overtime will be required. This position is responsible for overseeing daily crew operations, coordinating with owners or general contractors, and ensuring projects are safely completed on time, on budget and in compliance with contractual requirements and specifications. The superintendent is the primary point of contact for senior management and project clients/owners/consultants. The superintendent is required to adhere to and enforce all company policies, rules and guidelines with crew members.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Implement, adhere to, and enforce West-Can Seal Coating Inc. safety program/policies and HSE manual. Ensuring a safe work environment, superintendent is to lead by example.
• Prevent and be alert to potential hazards and safety violations. Adhere to safety policies and procedures; ensure adherence throughout the crew. Update and develop, as needed, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
• Maintain 100% compliance in all required safety training and certificates, i.e. all online courses through Work Hub.
• General understanding of employment standards, OHS and traffic laws.
• Ensure all safety records, i.e. Sign Logs, FLHA’s, Inspections, Safety Meetings, etc. are being completed by the required parties and submitted daily to the project administrator.
• Ensure required reset intervals are scheduled with crew and crew members.
• Alert crew members to any violations.

Administrative

• Determine crew requirements as to equipment, material and deliverables, ensure that deficient areas are being addressed.
• Work with Human Resources to address crew personnel requirements.
• Work with office personnel to maintain accurate crew lists and ensure company assets are being used appropriately (fuel cards, cell phones, vehicles, computers, radios, etc.).
• Enforce company requirements in regards to required information, forms, receipts and safety documents and that they are submitted by crew members on time to the project administrator.
• Address inter-personal concerns and direct to appropriate escalation managers as required.
• Keep a record of all meetings/discussions with project owners/clients/consultants and communicate any relevant discussion points to project managers.

Production

• Maintaining/creating crew organizational structure.
• Providing supervision and clear instruction to all crew members.
• Lead, train and assist fellow team members.
• Ensure daily production is being recorded, verified with project administrator and lead and, then communicated to the office.
• Ensure Application rates are being met as per company and contract requirements.
• Any production records being kept by crew members (i.e. distributor logs) are being filled out and submitted daily.
• Ensure auxiliary tasks (pre-signing, construction notices, etc.) are being completed by the project administrator and lead hand on schedule, as required.
• Ensure all personal are maintaining and cleaning all equipment and vehicles on a regular basis or as needed.
• Work with the mechanic(s) to ensure equipment issues/repairs are being completed in a timely manner and ensure support is being provided by the lead hand and project administrator as required.

Quality

• Ensure work being performed is being done to required standards as per West-Can’s procedures and contract requirements.
• Ensure application rates and other performance/quality metrics are being met as per West-Can’s procedures and contract requirements.
• Stop work that is deficient and work to correct the issues prior to restarting.
• Identify specific areas/completed work that may be deficient and requiring repair, communicating this with the lead hand and the project administrator to ensure a record is kept.
• Communicate to the operations manager any areas that may be deficient and the cause(s).
• Ensure testing is proceeding as required by contract and West-Can Standards.
• Ensure all testing results are shared with appropriate parties and kept up-to-date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES

• Knowledge all of the crew; their roles and functions.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of all the tools and equipment required to complete jobs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the contract requirements for each project to be completed.
• Be a forward thinker, foresee the requirements each job will entail and plan accordingly.
• Motivate, delegate and assist with the development of crew members.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Clear and precise communication with the lead hand and project administrator.
• Communication with senior management as required in a timely manner.
• Communication with administrative office personnel to provide direction on upcoming changes.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You will be required to work through various weather elements.
• You will be required to work long hours away from home.
• You will be required to lift 70 pounds.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Five (5) years of highway construction experience.
• Post-secondary education in Business or Civil •Engineering is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Current Class 5 driver’s license (preferably a Class 1 or 3).
• Able to provide a 5-year commercial drivers abstract with fewer than 6 demerit points and be insurable.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite).
• Experience with construction software (i.e. Viewpoint or similar) considered an asset.
• Operational knowledge of equipment and tools used for the job

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants are required to successfully meet all post-offer and pre-employment fit for duty requirements, which includes drug and alcohol screening.

For further information or to apply, email: hr@west-cansealcoating.com or visit www.west-cansealcoating.com

Experienced Foreman Highway Surfacing
Projects across ALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN & MANITOBA
Field Based – May through October
Office Based – October through April

West-Can Seal Coating Inc. (WCS) is a privately owned highway maintenance company specializing in pavement preservation and roadway construction across Western Canada for almost 40 years completing contracts across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for both public and private sectors.

As one of the largest pavement preservation companies in Western Canada, WCS operates offices located in Didsbury and Bruderheim (Alberta), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan) and Brandon (Manitoba). These divisions provide services in asphalt milling, pulverizing, grading, various pavement preservation services along with liquid asphalt manufacturing.

WCS is always looking for good people. Whether you’re a veteran to the industry or just starting your career, your contributions will be valued, and your hard work will be rewarded. As our workforce continues to build Western Canada’s infrastructure, WCS strives to provide our employees with a first class working experience, including:

JOB OVERVIEW

Our peak season is late May through early October and project locations are anywhere between Alberta and Manitoba. The expectation is to work remotely on the road during our peak season; extended hours of work and overtime will be required. This position is responsible for overseeing daily crew operations, coordinating with owners or general contractors, and ensuring projects are safely completed on time, on budget and in compliance with contractual requirements and specifications. The superintendent is the primary point of contact for senior management and project clients/owners/consultants. The superintendent is required to adhere to and enforce all company policies, rules and guidelines with crew members.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Implement, adhere to, and enforce West-Can Seal Coating Inc. safety program/policies and HSE manual. Ensuring a safe work environment, superintendent is to lead by example.
• Prevent and be alert to potential hazards and safety violations. Adhere to safety policies and procedures; ensure adherence throughout the crew. Update and develop, as needed, Safe Work Practices and Procedures.
• Maintain 100% compliance in all required safety training and certificates, i.e. all online courses through Work Hub.
• General understanding of employment standards, OHS and traffic laws.
• Ensure all safety records, i.e. Sign Logs, FLHA’s, Inspections, Safety Meetings, etc. are being completed by the required parties and submitted daily to the project administrator.
• Ensure required reset intervals are scheduled with crew and crew members.
• Alert crew members to any violations.

Administrative

• Determine crew requirements as to equipment, material and deliverables, ensure that deficient areas are being addressed.
• Work with Human Resources to address crew personnel requirements.
• Work with office personnel to maintain accurate crew lists and ensure company assets are being used appropriately (fuel cards, cell phones, vehicles, computers, radios, etc.).
• Enforce company requirements in regards to required information, forms, receipts and safety documents and that they are submitted by crew members on time to the project administrator.
• Address inter-personal concerns and direct to appropriate escalation managers as required.
• Keep a record of all meetings/discussions with project owners/clients/consultants and communicate any relevant discussion points to project managers.

Production

• Maintaining/creating crew organizational structure.
• Providing supervision and clear instruction to all crew members.
• Lead, train and assist fellow team members.
• Ensure daily production is being recorded, verified with project administrator and lead and, then communicated to the office.
• Ensure Application rates are being met as per company and contract requirements.
• Any production records being kept by crew members (i.e. distributor logs) are being filled out and submitted daily.
• Ensure auxiliary tasks (pre-signing, construction notices, etc.) are being completed by the project administrator and lead hand on schedule, as required.
• Ensure all personal are maintaining and cleaning all equipment and vehicles on a regular basis or as needed.
• Work with the mechanic(s) to ensure equipment issues/repairs are being completed in a timely manner and ensure support is being provided by the lead hand and project administrator as required.

Quality

• Ensure work being performed is being done to required standards as per West-Can’s procedures and contract requirements.
• Ensure application rates and other performance/quality metrics are being met as per West-Can’s procedures and contract requirements.
• Stop work that is deficient and work to correct the issues prior to restarting.
• Identify specific areas/completed work that may be deficient and requiring repair, communicating this with the lead hand and the project administrator to ensure a record is kept.
• Communicate to the operations manager any areas that may be deficient and the cause(s).
• Ensure testing is proceeding as required by contract and West-Can Standards.
• Ensure all testing results are shared with appropriate parties and kept up-to-date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTITUDES

• Knowledge all of the crew; their roles and functions.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of all the tools and equipment required to complete jobs.
• Knowledge and understanding of the contract requirements for each project to be completed.
• Be a forward thinker, foresee the requirements each job will entail and plan accordingly.
• Motivate, delegate and assist with the development of crew members.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Clear and precise communication with the lead hand and project administrator.
• Communication with senior management as required in a timely manner.
• Communication with administrative office personnel to provide direction on upcoming changes.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You will be required to work through various weather elements.
• You will be required to work long hours away from home.
• You will be required to lift 70 pounds.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Three (3) years of previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Five (5) years of highway construction experience.
• Post-secondary education in Business or Civil •Engineering is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Current Class 5 driver’s license (preferably a Class 1 or 3).
• Able to provide a 5-year commercial drivers abstract with fewer than 6 demerit points and be insurable.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite).
• Experience with construction software (i.e. Viewpoint or similar) considered an asset.
• Operational knowledge of equipment and tools used for the job

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants are required to successfully meet all post-offer and pre-employment fit for duty requirements, which includes drug and alcohol screening.

For further information or to apply, email: hr@west-cansealcoating.com or visit www.west-cansealcoating.com

West-Can Seal Coating Inc. (WCS) is a privately owned highway maintenance company specializing in pavement preservation and roadway construction across Western Canada for almost 40 years completing contracts across Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for both public and private sectors.

As one of the largest pavement preservation companies in Western Canada, WCS operates offices located in Didsbury and Bruderheim (Alberta), Saskatoon (Saskatchewan) and Brandon (Manitoba). These divisions provide services in asphalt milling, pulverizing, grading, various pavement preservation services along with liquid asphalt manufacturing.

For more information on the company, please visit www.west-cansealcoating.com

WCS is always looking for good people. Whether you’re a veteran to the industry or just starting your career, your contributions will be valued and your hard work will be rewarded. As our workforce continues to build Western Canada’s infrastructure, WCS strives to provide our employees with a first-class working experience, including:

• A strong commitment to safety in the workplace
• Competitive wages, benefits, RRSP, tool allowance, and safety bonuses
• Ongoing career development

JOB OVERVIEW

Our peak season is late May through early October and project locations are anywhere between Alberta and Manitoba. The expectation is to work remotely on the road during our peak season; extended hours of work and overtime will be required. This position is responsible for overseeing daily crew operations, coordinating with owners or general contractors, and ensuring projects are safely completed on time, on budget and in compliance with contractual requirements and specifications. The project administrator will travel with the respective crews and be the point of contact for all administrative responsibilities and office communication for the crew. The primary responsibility is that of administration with superintendent-based approvals.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety

• Implement and adhere to West-Can Seal Coating Inc. safety program, policies and HSE manual.Contribute to the creation of a safe work environment.
• Advise superintendent when employees are approaching required reset intervals according to hours of service.
• Assist in incident and near miss investigations.
• Ensure all safety paperwork is collected and submitted (meeting minutes, FLHA’s, inspections, signlogs etc.)

Administrative

• Daily labour hour submittals and verification with drivers’ daily logs for all positions.
• Collect and organize all paperwork from the crew members i.e. fuel, driver logs, packing slips, receipts,Gravel tickets, emulsion BOL, etc.
• Submit crew paperwork to the office on a weekly basis.
• Review cost codes and, with superintendent approval, submit for invoice payment against delivered items involving production: bills of lading, packing slips, scale tickets, etc.
• Verify hotel list and room allocation and manage the appropriate distribution of employee to room availability.
• Notification to office for all accommodation changes.
• Coordinate on site facilities with office.
• Coordinate fuel card assignment to crew members with superintendent and office direction.
• Termination or transfer processes followed and communicated to relevant parties.
• New hire processes with the direction of Human Resources.
• Meeting minutes recorded and submitted for all meetings held with the crew.
• Arrange for relevant permits as required and co-ordination of such with the office.
• Ensure client/owner/customer receives all required documentation in a timely manner.
• Keep track of relevant job correspondence.
• Communication and co-ordination with sub-contractor(s).

Production

• Daily quantities, materials consumptions (in and out) and production quantities.
• Application rates and daily production tracking with detailed description of work completed – to include station numbers, GPS data etc.
• Material tracking through completion (orders, deliverables and consumption).
• Reviews and approves daily submitted equipment hours.
• Any discrepancies, errors or omissions in production data found are corrected and shared with the superintendent and office staff as required.
• Co-ordinate auxiliary needs for production – i.e. pre-advertising signs.
• Track all demurrage charges accordingly and correspond with the office as required.
• Maintain and update construction schedule ensuring all those affected have been updated.

Quality

• Identify specific areas/completed work, using stations/GPS, that may be deficient requiring repair, and communicate this with the superintendent.
• Ensure material samples are collected and documented as required by contract or at the direction ofthe superintendent.
• Ensure all testing results are shared with appropriate parties and kept up-to-date.

JOB RESULTS

• Timely reporting of all relevant project information to ensure accurate and prompt invoicing.
• Identifying infractions and conflicts with crew time against allowable time and log book regulations.
• Well-kept records of all information relating to current and future projects and ability to speak togenerated reports to senior management as well as project owners/clients/consultants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & ATTITUDE

• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint.
• Understanding of GPS and measuring instruments and tools.
• Ability to read and understand contracts and plans, and apply the information in the field.
• Knowledge and understanding of contract requirements and specifications for each project, to include required information for submission/agreement of billable quantities.

DECISION MAKING & AUTHORITY

• Purchase required site/project items up to $1000.
• Direct work, if required, in consultation with the superintendent and/or lead hand.
• Direct employees, if required, in consultation with the superintendent and/or lead hand.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Directly reporting to the superintendent.
• Collaborate with the lead hand to ensure all tasks are being completed.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• You will be required to work through various weather elements.
• You will be required to work long hours away from home.
• You will be required to lift 50 pounds.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Three years of previous experience in a supervisory role.
• Five years of highway construction experience.
• Post-secondary education in Business or Civil Engineering is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current Class 5 driver’s license.
• Able to provide a 5-year commercial drivers abstract with fewer than 6 demerit points and be insurable.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office suite).
• Experience with construction software (i.e. Viewpoint or similar) considered an asset.

While we appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applicants are required to successfully meet all post-offer and pre-employment fit for duty requirements, which includes drug and alcohol screening.

For further information or to apply, email: hr@west-cansealcoating.com or visit www.west-cansealcoating.com