Paving Foreman

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Bring your paving leadership to Edmonton. Step into a Paving Foreman role offering year-round work, competitive pay, employer-paid benefits, steady hours, and clear advancement opportunities from day one — plus relocation support if you’re joining us from another city.

Why Join Us

• Full time salaried position with year-round employment
• Competitive wages and employer paid medical dental and vision benefits
• Company truck provided
• Premium pay for strong municipal and asphalt experience
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Work primarily within Edmonton and surrounding area with minimal travel

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Paving Foreman, including those with experience as an Asphalt Paving Foreman, or Paving Supervisor, to lead our mainline paving crew. The successful candidate will support our Core Purpose, which is Building Positive Change in our Communities, and will demonstrate our Core Values of Commitment, Attitude, and Respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the mainline paving crew working on municipal, subdivision, commercial, and overlay projects
• Operate and oversee safe use of paving equipment, including paver, screed, and roller
• Ensure high quality asphalt laydown, meeting mat quality and compaction standards
• Coordinate daily production with the superintendent
• Complete required paperwork accurately each day
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, and ensure all crew members follow company and provincial safety procedures
• Train, mentor, and support crew members to maintain a positive, accountable team environment
• Identify and resolve field issues to maintain safe and efficient production
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

• A minimum of five years experience in road construction
• A minimum of three years experience supervising paving crews
• Experience operating pavers, rollers, and screeds
• Strong understanding of asphalt paving processes, grades, slopes, and municipal paving standards
• Valid Class 5 drivers’ licence with a clean abstract
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends when required
• Strong communication skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, and conflict-resolution skills

Additional Considerations

• WHMIS, CSTS or RSTS, and First Aid
• Experience with City of Edmonton and Alberta Transportation specifications is an asset
• Google Suite (Docs and Sheets) experience is an asset

Role Expectations

• Occasional travel outside Edmonton may be required
• Must always maintain respectful and professional communication
• Must support a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety

About O’Hanlon Paving

For almost 70 years, O’Hanlon Paving has delivered high quality road and paving projects throughout the Edmonton region. We take pride in our people, our workmanship, and our commitment to safe, professional construction practices.

O’Hanlon Paving is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Experience:

• asphalt paving or road construction: 5 years (required)
• paving crew supervision: 3 years (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 2025-02-21