Roads Supervisor

The Opportunity

Are you a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment? The City of Red Deer is seeking an energetic and results-driven professional to join our Parks & Public Works team as a Roads Supervisor (1-year term)—a role where your leadership will help keep our City moving safely and efficiently every day.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership position responsible for shaping how road construction, maintenance, and winter operations are delivered across our community. Reporting to the Roads Superintendent, you'll lead skilled crews, drive operational excellence, and play a critical role in delivering infrastructure services that residents rely on year-round.

• Lead with impact by guiding and mentoring a large, diverse workforce while building a strong, engaged, and safety-focused team culture
• Make a visible difference by directing road construction, maintenance, and snow and ice control operations that keep Red Deer safe and connected
• Drive smart decisions by managing budgets, materials, contracts, and resources to deliver efficient and cost-effective services
• Shape the future by contributing to long-term infrastructure strategies, and continuous service improvements
• Be a community ambassador by responding to public concerns, working with stakeholders, and representing the City with professionalism and care
• Champion safety and excellence by ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, city policies & procedures, and fostering a strong culture of risk management and accountability

This role offers a rare combination of hands‑on operational leadership and strategic influence. You'll be part of a collaborative leadership team gaining valuable experience and exposure at a management level.

If you are passionate about public service, energized by leading people, and motivated to make a meaningful impact in your community, this is your opportunity to step up and lead.

• Staff Supervision & Labor Relations – Support hiring and managing of staff while ensuring compliance with the CUPE collective agreement.
• Team Leadership & Culture Building – Lead and support teams by setting expectations, coaching leaders, fostering a positive workplace culture, and aligning staff with departmental vision and corporate initiatives.
• Strategic & Operational Planning – Support development and implementation of strategic direction, operational plans, and service delivery models for all Roads department functions.
• Daily Operations Management – Oversee day-to-day Roads operations, including scheduling crews, prioritizing work, coordinating snow/ice control, and ensuring efficient service delivery.
• Financial & Budget Management – Support development and monitor operating and capital budgets, forecast variances, and align services with financial resources.
• Policy, Procedure & Program Development – Maintain policies, standard operating procedures, maintenance programs, and recommend improvements to bylaws, agreements, and service levels.
• Health, Safety & Risk Management Leadership – Lead occupational health and safety programs, ensure regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and manage operational risks.
• Stakeholder & Public Communication – Respond to public inquiries; support preparation of reports and presentations.
• Contract & Procurement Management – Develop and manage RFPs, tenders, contracts, and service agreements, including selecting suppliers, approving expenditures, and overseeing contractor performance.
• Long‑Term Planning & Continuous Improvement – Develop long‑range (10–25 year) plans for infrastructure and services, monitor performance through KPIs, and integrate industry best practices and innovation.

• Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or other post‑secondary College/Institute suitable with the proper combined education and experience to meet the minimum competencies required for this position.
• Four years’ experience in municipal roads programs related to construction, maintenance and repair at progressively more responsible levels including the supervision of…