Position Title:  Highways Paving - Foreperson

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety First. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

Safe. Trusted. Respected. Aecon Civil is a market leader with a self-perform competitive advantage and core local strength in key markets. We’re proud of our work helping to expand and improve Canada’s infrastructure and transportation networks, and we’re ready to build the future of our country. With over a century of experience, and the ability to offer diverse, comprehensive services, Aecon is a preferred contractor for our clients. This includes numerous public entities and Public-Private Partnerships in Canada and abroad.

Our Highways division is looking to add a Paving Foreperson for the 2024 Road Construction Season. This role will require extensive travel throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan. The Paving Foreperson directs and manages all on-site construction workers and equipment. 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide orientation, mentorship and training for all personnel under their direction.
• Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members and equipment.
• Control and set lay down rates.
• Ability to supervise and execute rolling patterns.
• Familiar with paving controls (Blaw Knox, Top Con, etc.).
• Working knowledge of all equipment on-site.
• Assist and operation of equipment as project requires.
• Ensure compliance with the corporate Environmental Health and Safety program (Redbook) and governing occupational health and safety legislation.
• Enforce, discipline and document safety violations by personnel and subcontractors under their direction.
• Identify all potential changes and claims and advise Project staff.
• Submit accurate daily labor and equipment time reports with appropriate coding.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of company vehicle(s) assigned to them as well as all equipment in their charge.
• Recommend ways to improve production, quality and crew performance.
• Understand and use Alberta Transportation specifications.
• Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Minimum 7+ years’ experience within the road construction industry.
• Minimum 2 to 5 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of construction methods, road construction materials, and heavy equipment operation.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry at least 50lbs.
• Willing to work out of town and in remote locations, as required.
• Willing to work overtime, as required.
• Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol program, including testing requirement.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.