Foreperson

2 weeks ago

West Vancouver, Canada District of West Vancouver Full time

**_(Permanent, Full-Time)_**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The Roads & Transportation Department is currently looking for a forward-thinking, innovative Foreperson to join our Blacktop team on a permanent, full-time basis. The incumbent will be an excellent communicator with strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate employees in a team environment. The Foreperson is a working supervisor and oversees the work of a crew by performing the following duties:

- Planning, scheduling, supervising, and assisting employees engaged in pavement repair, sidewalk maintenance/repair, Winter maintenance, and other roads maintenance work;
- Assisting and coordinating with the Roads Supervisor in the resolution of work and employee related problems;
- Reviewing the requirements for equipment, human resources, materials, and tools, and allocating trucks and equipment as necessary;
- Determining methods for overcoming obstacles encountered in the course of construction and daily work routines;
- Inspecting and participating in work to ensure that project specifications, quality, safety regulations, and standards are adhered to;
- Preparing, reviewing, and finalizing work order documentation and crew timesheets within the District’s computerized maintenance management system, Maintenance Connection;
- Ensuring the safety of workers and the public by setting up effective traffic control and ensuring safety requirements and procedures are met; and
- Enforcing and ensuring that all safety rules, regulations, and processes are being followed.
- Class 5 Driver’s License for the Province of British Columbia
- Completion of Grade 12, plus 3 years related public works experience, including supervisory experience.
- Education or experience in Road Building, or Public Works construction;
- Education pertaining to staff supervision, team leadership, and occupational health and safety;
- Considerable knowledge of pavement maintenance, e.g. minor asphalt repairs, major patching, asphalt/concrete curb repairs and other practices, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in Engineering & Transportation construction and maintenance projects;
- Experience with winter operational activities and a Class 1 license.
- For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet._
- Position Status:
WVMEA (Union) - Permanent, Full-Time
- Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
- Starting Rate of Pay:
$36.91 per hour. This position has a pay scale with 3 Steps which increase based on qualifications within the classification.
- Closing Date:
11:59 pm on Sunday, September 10, 2023We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
- 1610-23-WVMEA-51

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