About Red Deer:
Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.
Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.
With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.
About The City of Red Deer Municipal Government:
The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.
Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.
At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.
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.
As a Roads Supervisor, you will:
- 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.
Top Key Responsibilities:
- Staff Supervision & Labour 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.
As our preferred candidate, you will have:
- 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 others.
- In addition to the 9 Core Competencies (i.e., Ethical Conduct & Values, Service Focus, Problem Solving/Thinking, Planning & Organizing, Leadership, Development, Communication & Interaction, Adaptability & Change Management, Understanding the Municipal Political Environment) – the following are specific to this position:
- Thorough knowledge of road maintenance and construction practices.
- Good judgment in making decisions
- Able to work independently and as part of a committed team.
- Demonstrated communication skills, including ability to speak and write effectively.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
- Ability to establish relationships and act with respect and integrity.
- This work involves multiple concurrent and frequently changing priorities with tight time constraints, the potential for extended work hours, multi-level discussions of high-profile issues in an environment of knowledgeable experts, and the need to maintain composure, impartiality, and a professional attitude in dealing with sensitive issues and confidential information.
- Frequently required to work in situations of high intensity requiring strong problem-solving skills, strategic thinking and decisive action.
- The position involves regular exposure to risk during on-site inspection of work crew activities.
- There are interruptions of leisure time to provide instructions or coordinate activities of work crews.
- Continuous exposure to public criticism.
Affiliation: Exempt
Status: Term Full-time
Remuneration: $46.23 to $57.77 per hour ($90,478 to $113,098 per annum)
Hours of Work: 75 hours biweekly; Monday to Friday, some evening and weekend work may be required when needed.
Additional Information:
The term of this position is anticipated to be approximately 12 months.
The City of Red Deer does not permit the use of unauthorized internet resources or Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools (for example, Copilot, ChatGPT or any other form of AI) during interviews or any supervised or timed assessments. Any violation may be investigated and result in serious consequences, including the rejection of your application.
We thank you for your application. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are a municipal government, eager to meet tomorrow's challenges. Our employees are the cornerstone of our organization. We are always seeking creative and skilled individuals with the ability and desire to lead in our dynamic workplace. Each of our employees brings diverse experiences and perspectives, as well as unique skills and talents to the job. Our diverse employee base ensures an environment where individual, team, and organizational successes are embraced and celebrated. We strive to ensure a supportive and respectful work environment for all. Employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity within the organization to thrive and attain their highest potential. We welcome your application and look forward to discussing how The City of Red Deer can become your next career choice.
