Job Summary

Under supervision of the Supervisor VI, this working supervisor position performs the duties of concrete finishing and base construction, while supervising staff, and  allocating related materials and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, directs, evaluates and performs the duties of, preparatory and forming crews. 
• Pours, finishes and forms concrete for various types of sidewalks, driveways, wheelchair ramps and curbing
• Ensures the efficient use of equipment and materials. 
• Ensures work activities are performed in accordance with approved standards, specifications and activity guidelines, including Corporate safety policies and regulations. Assists with the development of standards and specifications, as required.  
• Assists with the development of a detailed annual work plan and monitors progress of the plan. 
• Maintains comprehensive records of maintenance and rehabilitation activities performed and ensures forms are completed accurately. 
• Ensures that maintenance work is not performed prior to receiving authorization from all utilities. 
• Ensures that equipment and materials are ordered, received and in place prior to starting maintenance and rehabilitation activities. Assists with the review and selection of materials and products, as required.  
• Reviews and analyzes maintenance activities and makes recommendations for improvement. 
• Responds to enquiries and complaints, as required. 
• Performs the duties of the Supervisor VI, as required. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 
   

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education. 
• Three years’ experience in Concrete and base maintenance and construction. 
• Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence. 
• Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record. 
• Possession of a valid first aid certificate. 
• Successful completion of, or ability to complete successfully within six months, a recognized supervisory certificate program. 
• Considerable knowledge of the operation of the variety of equipment used in concrete maintenance and base construction. 
• Considerable knowledge of concrete maintenance and base construction materials, methods and techniques, including related computer applications. 
• Considerable knowledge of related engineering terminology and techniques. 
• Knowledge of all related legislation, regulations and policies, Bylaws, standards and collective agreements. 
• Knowledge of subsurface utility installations. 
• Demonstrated ability to schedule, assign and supervise the work of subordinate staff. 
• Ability to operate technical monitoring devices used for asphalt maintenance and base construction. 
• Ability to compile and interpret technical data in a comprehensive manner. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, contractors and civic employees. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. 
• Physical ability to perform the assigned duties. 
• Skill in the care and use of office and field equipment, e.g. desktop or notebook computers and field data loggers. 
   

Additional Requirements

Shift work and weekend work may be involved.