Description
Does a career where your leadership and guidance have direct influences that contribute to keeping the
travelling public safe and maintaining the flow of essential goods on highway and road networks sound like it’s
the right industry for you?
✓ Are you a leader, strategic thinker?
✓ Do you enjoy the challenges of a fast
pace ever changing environment?
✓ Above average interpersonal skills?
✓ You can navigate complex and detailed
contracts?
If you answered yes, we want you to join our team!
Company Overview
Emcon Services Inc. currently has an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join our team as Division
Manager, supporting our North Cariboo Service Area 18 Division. Emcon Services Inc. is proudly a Canadian
based company with over 30 years of success as an interprovincial Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor
providing maintenance services throughout British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario. Our management group
maintains diversity along with variable levels of experience which we believe promotes greater inclusion and
growth of our employees through the application of alternate skillsets, continual improvement initiatives and
a balance of traditional and modern methods and philosophies. Our team has been recognized for providing
outstanding service being a multiple recipient of the BC Highway’s Contractor of the Year Award for Excellence
as well as a past recipient of the BC Award for Community Service.
Position Overview
Reporting to the VP of Operations, the Division Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the North
Cariboo Division (Service Area 18) ensuring effective daily operations and the achievement of divisional goals.
Key duties include developing and implementing strategic plans, managing budgets, leading and mentoring
staff, analyzing performance metrics, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory
requirements. The role also involves collaborating with other departments to support overall business
objectives and maintain coordinated operations
Core Values
• Honesty & integrity: Commitment to truthfulness, fairness, and trust in all relationships and activities.
• Respect: A thoughtful attitude towards individuals and organizations, encouraging open communication.
• Responsibility & accountability: Obligation to act ethically and to justify activities to clients and the public.
Core Duties
• Strategic planning: Develop and implement strategies to meet division-specific and overall company
objectives.
• Financial management: Monitor and manage the division's budget, allocating resources and identifying
cost-reduction opportunities.
• Operations oversight: Manage daily operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and alignment with company
policies and regulations.
• Team leadership: Supervise staff, provide guidance, conduct performance reviews, and support their
professional development through training and mentorship.
• Performance analysis: Evaluate the division's performance, analyze data to identify areas for
improvement, and report on progress to senior management.
• Stakeholder relations: Collaborate with other management, our client, road user groups and the public,
maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Required Skills and Qualifications
• 5–10 years of progressive experience in road construction, road building or road, bridge and highways
maintenance, including supervisory or managerial roles.
• A bachelor’s degree in business management and/or a degree or diploma in Engineering is considered an
asset, or a combination of relative education and management experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated success working with a unionized workforce, emphasizing collaboration, open
communication, and effective negotiation to build employee buy-in and foster strong, positive working
relationships.
• Experience in operational planning and regulatory compliance is highly valued.
• Knowledge of British Columbia’s environmental legislation, policies, and sustainable environmental
management practices.
• Proficiency in GPS, AVL or other construction-related technologies considered and asset.
• Experience supervising or leading teams of technical or professional staff.
• Developing and delivering management plans, reports, or policy recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities, including Indigenous communities,
government agencies, and industry partners.
• Driver’s License: Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license (Required)
• Skills: Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of leading diverse field crews safely and efficiently
• Ability to successfully pass drug and alcohol testing
Job Highlights
• Competitive Compensation: $110,000 – $125,000 per year, based on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Travel: Paid travel expenses, accommodations when required, and use of a company provided vehicle as
per current CRA guidelines.
• Professional Growth: Support for training, certifications, and payment of professional dues
• Diverse Work: Office and field-based work across a range of project types and profiles
• Team Environment: Join a positive, safety-focused team that values integrity and innovation in highway
road and bridge maintenance.
How to Apply
If you are excited by the opportunity to take on this challenging and rewarding role, please submit your cover
letter and resume (in PDF format) via email to jashr@emconservices.ca.
We encourage interested applicants to apply early. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. We look forward to hearing from you!