Job Opportunities

Yellowhead Road and Bridge (Fort George) is seeking a Road Superintendent in Slim Creek with an expected start date of Summer 2025.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of summer and winter maintenance including, but not limited to:
• safe and effective operation of maintenance equipment
• an understanding of the local service area
• an understanding of typical maintenance practices/services
• resource management & allocation
• understanding and knowledge of YRB’s Quality Management System
• knowledge of the BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure’s Highway Maintenance Specifications
• and effective documentation, amongst other items.
The position will require effective communication with employees, colleagues, the general public and Ministry Representatives. Documentation is also a critical component to the job that requires increased organizational skills. The candidate is expected to communicate fluently through various means including face-to-face, email, by telephone, and others.

Basic computer skills demonstrating use of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel is also valuable. Prior supervisory experience would be beneficial but not required.

The candidate will be responsible to provide and/or arrange work-related instruction for employees within the assigned crew, assessment of individual employee progress, and development for further and/or additional training; to complete employee appraisals and provide corresponding guidance for employees to meet established work and performance standards; to recommend promotions, demotions, disciplinary and/or implement other appropriate action as applicable and in consultation with management; to carry out and/or participate in the screening and selection of new employees and/or promotion of employees to or within the assigned work crew; to carry out and/or participate in the initial planning, programming and estimating of resources and related costs required to accomplish and complete scheduled work and/or projects within annual budget in accordance with related standards and management direction; to carry out review of management reports and either implementing or preparing for corrective action and ensuring that corresponding fiscal control is maintained; to carry out field and/or job site inspections and ensure work progress, materials and/or other requirements are maintained.

The position would include a company supplied vehicle, competitive starting wage, as well as ownership opportunity in the company.

Please submit resume and/or cover letter to fortgeorge@yrb.ca with the subject line “Slim Creek Superintendent” if interested in the position.

Job Type: Full-time
Wage: (Salary) Approximately $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Life insurance
• Dental & Disability
• Extended health
• RRSP Match
• Paid time off

Yellowhead Road and Bridge (Vanderhoof) is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic.

We are looking for Certified Red Seal and/or Apprentice Mechanic with related industry experience. This job provides stable and rewarding work opportunity in the construction industry. The seasonal nature of the industry offers variation in repair through the course of the year. The spectrum of work will include diagnosing, inspecting, troubleshooting and repairing winter snow removal equipment, vocational trucks, wheel loaders, graders, excavators, and trailers amongst a variety of other equipment. We are seeking a hard-working individual with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving ability. Benefits and extended health coverage also available at the conclusion of the probationary period.

Requirements:
• Grade 12 education
• Commercial Transport or Heavy-Duty Red Seal Certificate OR Apprenticeship Enrollment
• CVIP Endorsement (preferred)
• Class 3 Driver’s License with Air Brakes (preferred)
• Ability to follow established procedures and practices / read and follow instructions
• Ability to work shift work
• Respond to service calls in all manner of weather conditions
• Fabrication and welding experience (preferred)

Ability and Skills:
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, hydraulic, air, and mechanical components
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to troubleshoot reported problems and resolve in a timely manner
• Ability to perform thorough maintenance and accurately record & document completed repairs

Job Type: Full-time
Wage: $33.06 – 39.48 per hour 

Benefits:
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule: Monday to Friday, shift work
Education: Red Seal (preferred)
Experience: Mechanical – 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In-person

To apply, please submit your resume to vanderhoof@yrb.ca 
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