Assisstant Superintendent

Job ID: 518728 
Position Title: Assisstant Superintendent
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Oakville, Ontario (CA-ON) 
Compensation: $100,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year + discretionary annual target bonus at 12.5% up to a maximum of 18.75% of your base pay.

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Dufferin Asphalt, a division of CRH Canada is hiring a Assisstant Superintendent!

Who we are:

Recognized as one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers and one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People, Dufferin Asphalt is a leading supplier of hot-mix asphalt producers and widely regarded as an industry leader in providing asphalt construction services to Southern Ontario. Through our network of seven strategically located asphalt batch plants all employing the latest technologies, we provide a wide range of quality-controlled asphalt mixes to meet customer specifications.

CRH Canada is proud to be a part of CRH, a global leader in building materials solutions. For the past 100 years, we have been developing innovative solutions to build the cities of tomorrow. Globally, CRH employs 80,000 people at 4,000 operating locations in 28 countries and has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe.

Why work with us?

• A global leader in construction services and material
• Rewarding career development in Canada and Internationally
• Group Medical, Extended Health and Dental Plan starting from Day 1
• Up to 100% top-up for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan from Day 1
• Voluntary Savings Program – TFSA & RRSP Annual tuition reimbursement program
• Discounts on gym membership, telecommunications and home and auto insurance

Position Summary:

The Assistant Superintendent works closely with the Superintendent to oversee all Asphalt plant operations ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production. This role ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while driving operational excellence, productivity, and continuous improvement. The position requires strong leadership skills to manage unionized staff, maintain positive labor relations, coordinate with various stakeholders, including meeting customer needs of both internal and external customers while achieving production targets aligned with company objectives.

Job Duties:

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures, including safety programs, training, near‑miss/incident tracking, and corrective actions
• Implement daily scheduling to meet production, environmental, and safety goals
• Prepare annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and CAPEX plans; enforce budgetary controls for labour, repairs, and off‑season overhauls
• Manage KPIs (RAP %, Waste %, productivity) and execute targeted improvement plans
• Manage physical inventories of plant materials (aggregates, asphalt cement, fibres, fillers, etc.)
• Ensure preventive maintenance to minimize downtime; plan annual maintenance with the Superintendent and meet cost targets
• Oversee erection, dismantling, and relocation of plants as required
• Supervise environmental monitoring and reporting to meet regulatory and company standards
• Collaborate with the Quality Control Manager to meet technical standards and ensure mix designs align with job requirements.
• Lead direct reports (Foremen and unionized staff), manage performance and labour relations, and partner with the commercial team to maintain strong customer service and relationships.

Requirements: 

• University degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Mining), Engineering Technology, or Business preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a production environment; asphalt plant operation experience is considered an asset
• Proven ability to manage unionized workforce and collaborate with salaried supervisors
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a track record of building cohesive teams and driving performance
• Strong technical knowledge of plant operations, maintenance planning, and KPI management
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills; ability to foster positive labor relations
• Proficiency in MS Office and scheduling tools; experience with Viewpoint strongly preferred
• Valid Ontario G-Class driver’s license with a clear driver’s abstract; willingness to travel across Southwestern Ontario

This job posting reflects an existing vacancy. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process, if selected.

CRH Canada Group Inc., does not directly use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. However, CRH Canada Group Inc., does use Indeed.com to publicly advertise this posting and Indeed.com does use artificial intelligence as part of the screening process. More information about how Indeed.com uses artificial intelligence in their process can be found here:  How Indeed Uses AI: Employer Tools and Responsible Use

CRH Canada Group Inc. recognizes Canada’s diverse landscape. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Visit our website for more information: http://www.crhcanada.com