Roads Labour Foreperson 1

About Red Deer

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The Opportunity

The Roads Labour Foreperson I - Pedestrian Mobility Team coordinates personnel, equipment, and materials to deliver snow and ice control and maintenance services for pedestrian walkways, parking lots, bus stops, bus barns, stairs, parkades, rinks, trails, and Civic yards in accordance with established schedules, service levels, specifications, and standards. This position assigns daily work, supervises crew members, monitors operations, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to required standards. The successful candidate provides frontline leadership, ensures compliance with safety procedures and regulations, and maintains accurate written and computerized records of daily activities and operations.

Top Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily sidewalk snow and ice control operations to ensure pedestrian routes are maintained in accordance with established service levels, schedules, specifications, and standards.

• Lead, supervise, and support Pedestrian Mobility Team (PMT) staff by assigning work, monitoring productivity, providing training and direction, and ensuring quality standards are achieved.

• Ensure all snow and ice control activities are conducted safely and in compliance with applicable legislation, City policies, procedures, and safe work practices.

• Coordinate personnel, equipment, materials, and contracted resources to support efficient and effective winter maintenance operations.

• Monitor weather conditions, operational priorities, and field activities, adjusting resources and work assignments as required to meet service demands.

• Conduct site inspections and monitor work progress to ensure snow and ice control activities meet operational, quality, and safety standards.

• Ensure an adequate supply of winter maintenance materials is available and provide oversight of material usage, inventory control, and field operations record keeping.

• Complete and maintain accurate daily operational records, including labour, equipment, material usage, crew time reporting, and service documentation.

• Assist the Supervisor in determining appropriate methods, equipment, materials, and staffing requirements to meet operational objectives.

• Identify, investigate, and address operational, service, and safety concerns, referring complex issues to the Supervisor as appropriate.

• Operate light equipment and perform labouring duties as required to support snow and ice control operations.

• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, City departments, and members of the public regarding winter maintenance activities and service requests.

• Plan, organize, and implement traffic and pedestrian control measures required to support sidewalk snow and ice control operations.

As our preferred candidate, you will have

• Grade 12 or equivalent.

• Minimum of a Level One Certified Public Works Supervisor designation from the Canadian Public Works Association -- Alberta Chapter would be an asset. Completion of Safety and First Aid courses.

• Two years’ experience in related activities, or equivalent, to provide knowledge of the uses of manpower, equipment and materials, and standard methods and techniques of sign maintenance and traffic control.

• Valid Alberta Class 3 Driver's License with a Q endorsement.

• Ability to use various tools associated with work.

• Ability to acquire supervisory skills, to organize and coordinate personnel and equipment, to communicate clearly to crewmembers and to provide encouragement, and refer additional coaching to supervisor as required.

• Ability to respond courteously to public complaints.

• Ability to exert moderate physical effort.

• Ability to work outside continuously in all types of weather and in conditions which may be muddy, noisy and disagreeable.

• Ability to exercise care when working in traffic, active worksites, and to use appropriate safety equipment.

• Ability to operate a personal computer using Microsoft Excel and Word software would be an asset.

 Affiliation:   Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 417

Status:   Temporary Full-time

Remuneration:   $36.20 to $38.33 per hour

Hours of Work:   80 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.

Additional Information:   The term of this position is anticipated to be approximately 6 months.

The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools  (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments.  Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.

 We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.