The City of Saskatoon is hiring a Supervisor VI to lead Roadways crews undertaking winter road, sidewalk, and back lane operations and maintenance. This is a permanent winter seasonal position where you will ensure safe, efficient service delivery for our community.
What You'll Do
- Supervise, train, direct, and evaluate staff engaged in the operations and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and back lanes.
- Ensure work activities are performed according to approved standards and procedures for quality, service levels, and public and crew safety.
- Maintain comprehensive records and monitor and report work progress daily.
- Ensure crews complete required forms and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
- Enforce all policies and procedures with staff, including safety, hours of work, and respectful workplace policies.
- Plan work for Roadways crews based on requirements and available resources.
- Collaborate with internal groups in the planning, scheduling, and reporting of work completed by Roadways crews.
- Investigate and record actions taken in response to emerging issues on streets, sidewalks, and back lanes impacting safety and mobility.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- Grade 12 education or equivalent program or credential.
- Five years’ experience in winter road, sidewalk, and back lane maintenance, including understanding of basic equipment operation and maintenance.
- Three years’ supervisory experience.
- Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s Licence.
- Current driver’s abstract from SGI demonstrating a safe driving record.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid first aid certificate.
- Successful completion, or ability to complete, supervisory courses.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor, lead, and encourage staff to develop skills and work towards organizational goals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to follow all applicable procedures, policies, legislation, regulations, standards, and specifications.
- Demonstrated ability to regularly and consistently attend work to ensure effective operations and service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the team, the public, contractors, and all civic employees.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current methods, materials, work practices, and equipment related to summer and winter Roadways operations and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate logistics for Roadways operations and maintenance.
- Knowledge of related engineering terminology and techniques.
- Knowledge of Service Levels for Street Cleaning and Sweeping, Snow and Ice Management, and Road Maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply the technical skills required for this position.
- Ability to coach crew members to enhance their work performance, resolve conflicts, and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment to accomplish work objectives and adapt to and implement changes.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Physical ability to perform the assigned duties.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Knowledge and experience with ERP systems and Microsoft 365 apps.
Technical Stack
- ERP systems
- Microsoft 365 apps
Team & Environment
You will supervise Roadways crews within the Roadways, Fleet and Support Services Department.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $39.27 CAD per hour (2026 rates)
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Saskatoon.
The City of Saskatoon strives to provide an accessible and inclusive workplace for all, including throughout the application and selection process through reasonable access and accommodations.
