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Field Superintendent

Lakes District Maintenance Inc., California, MO, United States


Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Lakes District Maintenance Inc., a subsidiary of Volker Stevin Canada, delivers high‑quality highway maintenance, construction, and infrastructure services across Western Canada. We are committed to safety excellence, environmental responsibility, and building strong partnerships with clients, employees, subcontractors, and communities.

We are seeking a

Field Superintendent

to support and collaborate with the Superintendent and Foremen within

Service Area 24 . This position plays a critical role in planning, coordinating, and optimizing day‑to‑day highway and bridge maintenance operations to ensure contract deliverables are met or exceeded.

Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Field Superintendent provides hands‑on leadership in the field, supports operational decision‑making, and ensures compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.

How You’ll Add Value Operational Leadership Provide daily leadership and direction to Road and Bridge Foremen and field crews. Support daily operational decision‑making aligned with budgets, operational plans, and quality management systems. Assist in planning and scheduling work activities within Service Area budget guidelines. Conduct site visits and quality inspections to ensure performance standards are met. Coordinate equipment usage and prioritize maintenance activities in collaboration with the Superintendent, Equipment & Facilities Manager, and Quality Specialist.

Safety & Quality Promote and model a strong safety culture; ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ensure adherence to the CSE Quality Management System (QMS). Support continuous improvement initiatives and implement system enhancements as directed. Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning when required.

Client & Stakeholder Relations Support the Superintendent in meeting Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MoTT) requirements. Foster positive working relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and local stakeholders. Assist with inspections, audits, and reporting as required under the Service Area contract.

People & Performance Provide mentorship and guidance to Foremen and field staff. Support performance management, training, and workforce planning. Contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and results‑driven work environment.

What You Bring Minimum

5–7 years of experience

in highway maintenance, civil construction, or infrastructure operations. Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a field‑based environment. Strong understanding of MoTT standards, contract‑driven operations, and maintenance practices (preferred). Knowledge of safety management systems and quality management principles. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote or northern work environment. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills. Valid Class 5 driver’s licence (higher class considered an asset).

Benefits 100%

Employer‑Paid Benefits:

Enjoy industry‑leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage RRSP:

Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees Long‑Term Careers:

Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles Seasonal Rehire Loyalty:

44% of seasonal employees return year after year Professional Growth:

Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development Unlimited Potential:

Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed

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