Team Lead, Roads & Drainage
Beaumont, AB, Canada
Full Time
Public Works
Mid Level
The City of Beaumont is growing and evolving - and our Operations team plays a critical role in keeping the community safe, connected, and moving. Located in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Beaumont is a vibrant and growing municipality where you’ll have the opportunity to make a visible difference through meaningful municipal infrastructure work.
Are you a hands-on leader with experience in roads, drainage, heavy equipment, and municipal operations? The City of Beaumont is seeking a Team Lead, Roads & Drainage to lead the daily maintenance and operation of our transportation and stormwater infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager, Parks & Roads Operations, you will provide leadership to Roads & Drainage staff, coordinate contractors, oversee service delivery, support emergency response, and provide technical expertise on roads, drainage, and related infrastructure. If you are a strong communicator who enjoys solving problems, leading teams, working outdoors, and delivering high-quality public services, we want to hear from you.
What YOU’RE Responsible for:
Leading Roads & Drainage Operations
If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by 9:00 am on October 1, 2026.
The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]
Information For Applicants:
Are you a hands-on leader with experience in roads, drainage, heavy equipment, and municipal operations? The City of Beaumont is seeking a Team Lead, Roads & Drainage to lead the daily maintenance and operation of our transportation and stormwater infrastructure. Reporting to the Manager, Parks & Roads Operations, you will provide leadership to Roads & Drainage staff, coordinate contractors, oversee service delivery, support emergency response, and provide technical expertise on roads, drainage, and related infrastructure. If you are a strong communicator who enjoys solving problems, leading teams, working outdoors, and delivering high-quality public services, we want to hear from you.
What YOU’RE Responsible for:
Leading Roads & Drainage Operations
- Plan, schedule, assign, and monitor daily Roads & Drainage operations, including roads, trails, sidewalks, signage, line painting, stormwater, and drainage infrastructure
- Lead, coach, train, and support staff while coordinating contractors, equipment, materials, and resources to meet service levels
- Coordinate fleet and equipment maintenance and support the procurement of materials, supplies, and services
- Conduct field inspections and provide technical advice on road, drainage, stormwater, and infrastructure maintenance and construction
- Review development plans and engineering drawings and participate in inspections, proof rolls, CCC, FAC, and other infrastructure approval processes
- Work collaboratively with Engineering and other departments on development, capital, maintenance, and infrastructure renewal projects
- Investigate and respond to service requests from residents, contractors, and internal departments
- Provide professional customer service, including education, communication, and de-escalation when required
- Monitor service levels, maintain accurate records, and identify opportunities to improve operational processes and service delivery
- Monitor weather conditions and coordinate staffing, equipment, contractors, and resources to maintain service levels during winter operations
- Provide on-call support, respond to emergencies, and coordinate the mobilization of resources to address operational issues
- Coordinate Roads & Drainage support for special events and work with Municipal Enforcement, RCMP, Fire Services, and other City departments as required
- Coordinate cemetery maintenance and burial operations, including grave excavation, burials, headstone and columbarium installations, and site remediation
- Coordinate with funeral homes, contractors, and internal staff to ensure burial requirements and timelines are met
- Maintain accurate cemetery records and ensure cemetery operations are completed safely and respectfully
- Lead the implementation of the City’s Health & Safety Program, including FLHAs, inspections, incident reporting, and equipment and vehicle inspections
- Ensure staff and contractors follow applicable safety legislation, policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
- Promote a strong safety culture through training, coaching, communication, and leading by example
- A minimum of 4 years of municipal experience related to infrastructure, roads, drainage, transportation, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of post-secondary education in civil engineering technology, municipal construction, public works, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Previous supervisory, team leadership, or operational leadership experience.
- Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q endorsement
- Clean Driver’s Abstract
- Clean Criminal Records Check
- Standard Level C First Aid & CPR
- WHMIS
- Experience operating and working with heavy equipment, including equipment such as loaders, graders, backhoes, skid steers, and excavators.
- Experience coordinating contractors, projects, maintenance activities, or municipal infrastructure work.
- Knowledge of municipal roads, stormwater infrastructure, drainage systems, construction practices, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Knowledge of Alberta Occupational Health & Safety legislation and other applicable safety regulations, standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Strong decision-making, problem-solving, organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, contractors, residents, consultants, and other City departments.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational/database software.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, specifications, and engineering information.
- A strong commitment to customer service, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Leadership for Safety Excellence (LSE)
- SAGA Training
- Powered Mobile Equipment Operator certifications - Alberta
- Front-End Loader
- Motor Grader
- Skid Steer / Compact Track Loader
- Previous municipal supervisory experience
- SAGA Training
- Fall Protection
- Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
- Vehicle-Mounted Mobile Equipment
- Backhoe
- Excavator
- Confined Space Certificate
- H2S Alive Certificate
- Heavy equipment operating certifications
- Certified Public Works Professional – Supervision (CPWP-S)
- Certified Public Works Professional – Management (CPWP-M)
- Alberta Roadbuilders & Heavy Construction Association (ARHCA) Modules
- Highway Maintenance training
- Snowplow Operations training
- Road inspection and maintenance training
- Culvert Inspection training
- Municipal road asset condition monitoring and reporting experience
- Road asset management experience
- Experience with municipal construction and infrastructure renewal projects
- Lead and motivate a team while fostering a positive, respectful, and safety-focused work environment.
- Prioritize competing operational demands and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Work outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions.
- Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and after-hours/on-call periods as operational requirements dictate.
- Respond effectively to winter weather events and emergency situations.
- Perform physical work, including walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and working with hand and power tools.
- Lift and handle materials and equipment weighing up to approximately 23 kilograms (50 lbs.).
- Work safely in high-traffic areas, excavations, confined spaces, and other operational environments.
- Communicate effectively with residents and stakeholders, including situations requiring conflict resolution and de-escalation.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to staff, contractors, Engineering, and other City departments.
- Adhere to all safety standards and be a champion for the organization’s Health and Safety Program
- A competitive salary range of $90,750.40 – $118,393.60 per annum, based on experience and qualifications
- Employer-paid Health and Dental benefits package
- Health, Wellness & Learning Spending Account
- Membership to the Beaumont Sport and Recreation Centre
- Enrollment in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP)
- 40-hour work week, with evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call work required as operational needs dictate
- The opportunity to contribute to infrastructure and services in a growing municipality
- A collaborative, professional, and community-focused team
- And an amazing team to work with!!
If you meet these qualifications, please submit your cover letter and resume as one document by 9:00 am on October 1, 2026.
The City of Beaumont is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. This means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Any persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]
Information For Applicants:
- Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system. If you have any difficulties, please reach out to our HR department.
- We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
- Final candidates for this position will be required to undergo pre-employment screening, including reference checks, education verification, and a criminal record check.
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