Supervisor - Public Works

STATUS:
Permanent
JOB POSTING NUMBER:
4877
POSTING PERIOD:
From November 3 to 17, 2026
SALARY:
Class 5 – $86,895.87 to $108,620.52 / year;
Availability bonus based on operational needs;
Day schedule, with possibility of evenings, nights, and weekends;
Overtime: paid at regular rate.
SCHEDULE:
36.00 hours per week
WORK MODE:
In-person
The challenges that await youAs a Supervisor of Public Works, you organize, control, and oversee the contracts entrusted to contractors in the following areas:
Paving and road rehabilitation;
Curbing and sidewalks;
Snow removal from streets;
Spreading abrasives and de-icing;
Operation and management of snow dumps;
Related roadwork and municipal infrastructure.
You ensure that the work performed by contractors meets contractual requirements, technical specifications, timelines, quality standards, health and safety regulations, and approved budgets. To this end, you:
coordinate and supervise contract monitoring activities;
conduct field inspections and validate the compliance of completed work;
monitor contractors' performance indicators;
analyze and address problematic situations, non-compliance issues, and change requests;
participate inthe preparation, administration, and closure of contracts;
produce the necessary technical and administrative recommendations for decision-making;
ensure rigorous management of claims, penalties, contractual holdbacks, and payments;
collaborate with various municipal departments, consultants, and contractors to ensure the achievement of service objectives.
You also contribute to the continuous improvement of monitoring methods, contractual processes, and management tools used by the service.
The ideal profile for us
Hold a college diploma (DEC) in civil engineering or a college certificate (AEC) in urban infrastructure foremanship or in supervising a team of employees;
Four (4) yearsof relevant experience, particularly in monitoring municipal works or managing infrastructure contracts;
Experience in public contract administration and interpretation of technical specifications;
Knowledge of BNQ, MTQ standards, and municipal practices;
Must possess safety training for construction sites (OHS);
Class 5 driver's license.
Skills
Change agent
Kindness/empathy
Collaboration
Managerial courage
Effective management
Leadership
Results-oriented
Health/safety
The benefits of being part of our teamChoosing the City of Laval means joining the third largest city in Quebec, in an environment where your leadership and influence can truly make a difference. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed, and passionate team for public service.
For this position, we offer competitive working conditions and benefits:
4 weeks of annual vacation;
1 week of personal days annually;
11 statutory holidays and 1 mobile day per year, unpaid and/or paid according to operational needs;
Possibility toaccumulate overtime;
Comprehensive group insurance package;
Defined benefit pension plan;
Workplace easily accessible with free parking;
Employee assistance program (EAP);
Priority access to a CPE daycare.
The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.
If you need special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you receive your invitation.
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