Roads Foreperson,

Location: Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Jan 30, 2026
Job ID: R27261
Job Status: Full-Time

Overview

You are a safety-conscious Foreperson with at least 3 years’ experience in road building and highway construction. You will be leading our Highway Construction crews throughout Alberta on various paving projects. You are a team player who ensures the well-being of others and lends a hand where needed. This will be a full-time position and Ledcor will help support your on‑going employee training and career development.

Essential Responsibilities

- Demonstrate ability to manage resources, equipment, and labour to help with work planning needs, workmanship, and productivity
- Ensure that Operators are completing their equipment checklists and that equipment is in safe operating condition
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures
- Encourage safety culture and lead by example in promoting a safe work environment for the crew, equipment, and the environment
- Lead daily toolbox meetings and review the crew’s field level hazard assessments
- Provide effective leadership and ensure employees are trained/competent to perform assigned tasks safely and efficiently
- Fill employee timesheets and other daily reports

Qualifications

- Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Highway Construction Operations including base work and paving
- Knowledgeable in the operation of pavers/screeds, rollers, skid steers, loaders, and traffic control management
- Successful completion of pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing
- Must possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as a team
- Ability to incorporate health and safety concepts into work activities
- Must have demonstrated ability to work independently under minimal supervision

Work Conditions

- This is a field‑based position from May to November 2026
- Flexibility is required, as projects will take place across Alberta
- Shift rotations involve 10–14‑hour workdays, including nights and overtime as needed
- A living‑out allowance of $135.00 per day is provided
- Preference is given to candidates with an RV or trailer, as a camp area with hookups is provided

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.

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.

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.

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