Foreperson , Line Painting - Highway Maintenance

Description

Foreperson - Pavement Marking (Edmonton Area)
Ledcor Highways Ltd. | Full-Time, Seasonal | Highway Maintenance

Ledcor Highways is seeking an experienced Foreperson to lead pavement marking operations and support a major provincial highway maintenance contract. This seasonal role requires strong safety leadership, operational oversight, and the ability to manage crews and equipment across multiple worksites.

Watch Ledcor’s Innovation, Culture and Community video to see what it’s like working for Ledcor and apply today to join the Ledcor Highways team in various locations across Alberta.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead all safety activities, including toolbox talks, hazard assessments, PPE compliance, and incident reporting
• Supervise daily paint crew operations, assign tasks, mentor new workers, and maintain strong team communication
• Oversee equipment readiness, material loading, application rates, and production efficiency
• Perform quality checks on line width, thickness, and reflectivity; correct defects and complete QA documentation
• Manage daily reporting, timesheets, cost tracking, and onboard computer entries.
• Track materials, coordinate repairs, maintain maintenance records, and support fleet/asset management
• Ensure compliance with NSC regulations, environmental standards, and contract requirements
• Support planning, scheduling, performance tracking, and client communication

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in highway maintenance, construction, or infrastructure operations
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and quality management systems
• Experience managing multiple worksites and performance‑based contracts is an asset
• Tech Savvy working with aps and inputting data into various systems
• Ability to work long shifts and manage physical field demands
• Commitment to safety above all else
• Valid Class 1 or 3 with air brake endorsement
• Clear 3 yr drivers abstract
• Ability to pass pre- employment drug and alcohol testing

Work Conditions

• Start Date: April 13th - Spring/Summer Seasonal work : April- October
• 12 - 14 hrs/day
• Travel, shift work, on-call availability, and night shifts required during operating months
• Accommodation/Meal allowance/ LOA provided
• Work locations span provincial and municipal highways across Alberta
• Preference given to local candidates given the nature of work

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

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