LaPrairie Works Inc., a member of LaPrairie Group of Companies, is an ISO-9001-2015 certified company providing highway and bridge maintenance, civil infrastructure construction, slope stabilization, erosion and drainage control, and environmental remediation services across Western Canada. We are proud to be formally recognized with industry and ministerial awards for innovation and environmental stewardship, while managing long-term contracts within both provincial and federal jurisdictions.

We are looking to expand our highway maintenance operating footprint and are preparing responses to several RFP tenders announced by the Provincial Government of Alberta for five (5) highway maintenance Contract Management Areas (CMAs) in the Northeast and North Central regions of the province.

As such, LaPrairie Works is calling for applications to fill the role of HSE and Quality Control Monitor, Highway Maintenance with potential bases in Fort McMurray, Athabasca, Lac La Biche, Cold Lake, Vegreville, Wainwright, Vermilion, Lloydminster or Camrose, AB.

LaPrairie Works Inc expects to fill this position / role should it be selected as successful proponent.

Reporting to the Quality Program Lead, with indirect reporting lines to the Health and Safety Lead and LWI Environmental Lead, the HSE and Quality Control Monitor is physically present at the site of operations and ensures that quality standards are in compliance with Contract Performance Measures, monitors and ensures that all operations comply with the requirements of the Company Safety programs and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Companys environmental programs and the clients Environmental Operations Plan Framework and Management System.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Travel throughout the CMA to monitor compliance with the organizations quality assurance policies and operational processes.
• Identify and report on process improvements to increase the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of company operations.
• Provide detailed QA/QC inspection reports on maintenance activities.
• Gather and relay to their supervisor necessary information to produce performance analysis.
• Monitor compliance with Company safety programs on the ground.
• Ensure all operations comply with the requirements of the Safety programs, Occupational Health and Safety Act, regulations and code (OH&S).
• Identify and report on work site hazards and monitor corrective action to ensure the safety of every person at the work site and of the public traveling through the site.
• Assist in the Incident Investigation and Reporting processes.
• Ensure and help coordinate regular Safety meetings throughout the operations.
• Assist the Safety Manager in ensuring the maintenance of a valid registration of the Certificate of Recognition (COR) for the Company.
• Support the Environmental Officer on LWI compliance with the conditions of all specific environmental regulatory authorizations, approvals, licenses or permits issued for the Contract.
• Ensure all required authorizations are obtained prior to commencing Activities.
• Record current information regarding any required approvals, authorizations or codes of practice in the Environmental Regulatory Tracking Application (ERTA).
• Administer and assist in the implementation of CMA specific environmental programs, ECO Plans.
• Serve as the coordinator and inspector for the environmental programs within the Company.
• Report all hazardous spills the Company becomes aware of to the Alberta Environmental and Dangerous Goods Emergencies line (EDGE) and the Department of Highways.
• Compile data and maintain records according to the Contract data collection and reporting requirements.

Required Skills:

• Suitable experience and/or equivalent knowledge in Quality Management within the Highway Maintenance, Public Works, and/or Civil Construction industry sectors.
• Fundamental knowledge of Occupational Health, Safety and Environment Regulations.
• NCSO and/or OHS professional certification will be an asset.
• Sound analytical thinking, planning and execution skills.
• Functional knowledge of computer technology and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License with a clean record.
• Ability to travel on a regular basis throughout the area of operations.

LaPrairie Works Inc provides Industry-leading compensation and benefits, relocation assistance, professional training, and development opportunities and all within a supportive, dynamic, and proactive work environment.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application, including a resume and cover letter.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.