Assisstant Superintendent

Job ID: 518728

Position Title: Assistant Superintendent

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Oakville, Ontario (CA-ON)

Compensation: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year + discretionary annual target bonus at 12.5% up to a maximum of 18.75% of your base pay.

Who we are

Dufferin Asphalt, a division of CRH Canada, is a leading supplier of hot‑mix asphalt and a recognized industry leader in Southern Ontario. Through our network of seven strategically located batch plants, we provide quality‑controlled asphalt mixes that meet customer specifications.

Why work with us?

- A global leader in construction services and materials

- Rewarding career development in Canada and internationally

- Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan starting from Day 1

- Up to 100% top‑up for maternity, paternity and adoption leave

- Defined Contribution Pension Plan from Day 1

- Voluntary Savings Program – TFSA & RRSP Annual tuition reimbursement program

- Discounts on gym membership, telecommunications and home and auto insurance

Position Summary

The Assistant Superintendent works closely with the Superintendent to oversee all asphalt plant operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production. This role ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards driving operational excellence, productivity, and continuous improvement. The position requires strong leadership skills to manage unionized staff, maintain positive labor relations, coordinate with various stakeholders, and achieve production targets aligned with company objectives.

Job Duties

- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures, including safety programs, training, near‑miss/incident tracking, and corrective actions.

- Implement daily scheduling to meet production, environmental, and safety goals.

- Prepare annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and CAPEX plans; enforce budgetary controls for labor, repairs, and off‑season overhauls.

- Manage KPIs (RAP %, Waste %, productivity) and execute targeted improvement plans.

- Maintain physical inventories of plant materials (aggregates, asphalt cement, fibers, fillers, etc.).

- Ensure preventive maintenance to minimize downtime; plan annual maintenance with the Superintendent and meet cost targets.

- Oversee erection, dismantling, and relocation of plants as required.

- Supervise environmental monitoring and reporting to meet regulatory and company standards.

- Collaborate with the Quality Control Manager to meet technical standards and ensure mix designs align with job requirements.

- Lead direct reports (Foremen and unionized staff), manage performance and labor relations, and partner with the commercial team to maintain strong customer service and relationships.

Requirements

- University degree in Civil, Mechanical, Mining Engineering Technology, or Business (preferred).

- Minimum 5 years of experience in a production environment; asphalt plant operation experience is an asset.

- Proven ability to manage a unionized workforce and collaborate with salaried supervisors.

- Demonstrated leadership with a track record of building cohesive teams and driving performance.

- Strong technical knowledge of plant operations, maintenance planning, and KPI management.

- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills; ability to foster positive labor relations.

- Proficiency in MS Office and scheduling tools; experience with Viewpoint strongly preferred.

- Valid Ontario G-Class driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract; willingness to travel across Southwestern Ontario.

This job posting reflects an existing vacancy. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process, if selected.

CRH Canada Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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