Careers

We are looking for a highly motivated self-starting Red Seal Technician to join our growing Repair and Maintenance team based in Stellarton, Nova Scotia.

In pursuing this position with us, you are opening the door to a fulfilling career with a dynamic company that continues to grow and develop. We know that great people are the key to the success of our business!

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Certified minimum of 3 years.
• Must be safety minded and follow all company and site safety policies.
• Valid driver’s license with clean drivers abstract.
• Able to work flexible hours to keep our equipment running.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to understand and use computer based diagnostic tooling.
• Be able to understand mobile equipment systems to effectively and efficiently determine the necessary route for repair.
• Be experienced, competent and able to troubleshoot, repair, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile equipment.
• Be an enthusiastic team player with the ability to provide high quality service work with the best interest of the company in mind.
• Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi and Crushing experience would be an asset.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintenance, inspection, diagnose, repairs, and preventive maintenance of company fleet to ensure high machine availability
• Follow and practice workplace health and safety policies and regulations, ensure proper disposal of any hazardous waste
• Work to be performed on company fleet in shop and in the field
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation
• Other related tasks as assigned

 S W Weeks Construction offers:

• Full time employment with above average competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Positive team environment
• A work environment dedicated to your safety
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discounts

Deadline for submitting an application is March 15, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Position Summary

The Crushing Superintendent oversees, manages, and coordinates crushing operations including the safe and efficient production of high quality aggregate materials.  The position requires a strong background in aggregate production, organizational abilities, leadership abilities and a commitment to safety and environmental compliance.

 Key Responsibilities

 Supervision & Leadership:

• Manage, lead, and coordinate teams of foremen, operators, mechanics and support staff involved in crushing operations
• Lead and participate in meetings and briefings
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members
• Work with managers, foremen, operators, mechanics, and support staff to avoid and resolve personnel issues
• Monitoring of required quarry inventories and planning of screen changes or crusher moves as required to meet those requirements
• Coordinate with quarry foreman to plan and initiate quarry development including clearing, grubbing and blasting
• Review of resumes, interviews and hiring to fill vacant positions

Operational Management:

• Oversee daily crushing operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are met
• Monitor and adjust crushing processes to optimise efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Solve problems and take corrective action when required
• Coordinate with the Construction Division, including maintenance and quality control, to ensure seamless operations

 Safety & Compliance:

• Enforce safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees
• Conduct regular safety meetings and audits, addressing any potential hazards or concerns promptly
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company policies
• Liaise with consultants, suppliers and other vendors

Equipment & Maintenance:

• Ensure daily maintenance and repair of crushing equipment is being performed to minimize operational disruptions and ensure optimum equipment utilization
• Work closely with the maintenance team to develop and follow a preventive maintenance schedule
• Manage equipment inventory and ensure necessary parts and supplies are available
• Liaise with suppliers and other vendors

Quality Control:

• Monitor aggregate quality and ensure it meets or exceeds industry standards and customer specifications
• Implement and manage quality control procedures, addressing any issues that arise promptly
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and other vendors

 Reporting & Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of production metrics, equipment performance and maintenance activities
• Prepare and submit regular reports on operational performance, including production quantities, safety incidents and maintenance issues

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor degree or higher in Engineering, Mining or a related field an asset

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aggregate production or a related field with at least 5 years in a supervisory role
• Proven experience in managing crushing operations and teams

 Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining crushing equipment
• Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position
• Will require travel to different sites or facilities mainly in Northern Nova Scotia

 S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discount

 Deadline for submission of resumes or applications is February 20, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Responsibilities: 

• To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or superintendent to operate a loader and other miscellaneous duties as required
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• General maintenance of equipment
• Building stockpiles as per regulations
• Loading trucks with aggregate
• Assisting with crusher maintenance, tear downs, and set ups

 Qualifications: 

• Experience in the operation of equipment
• Knowledge of equipment operation, cleaning & maintenance requirements
• Analytical & problem-solving skills considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia

  S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:

• Above average competitive wages,
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan,
• Company provided training and development,
• Opportunities for growth,
• Corporate discounts.

 Deadline for submission of resumes is February 28, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Responsibilities: 

• To work as part of a team under supervision of the crusher foreman &/or superintendent to operate crusher control tower,
• Assist in general maintenance of crushing equipment.

Qualifications: 

• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license,
• Able to perform general equipment maintenance,
• Able to work with minimal supervision,
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia.

S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:

• Above average competitive wages,
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan,
• Company provided training and development,
• Opportunities for growth,
• Corporate discounts.

Deadline for submission of resumes is February 28, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Manage day-to-day operations of the crushing spread, including maintenance, health & safety, screen changes, crusher moves, etc.
• Lead and motivate the crusher crew
• Work with the Crushing Superintendent to meet schedule targets
• Manage repairs and maintenance of machinery during crushing season; for larger repairs coordinate with the Crushing Superintendent and Maintenance staff
• Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Inspection Logs, Toolbox Talks, Daily Timecards and Production Reports
• Other duties as required
  

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience in aggregate production
• Valid Class 5 NS drivers’ license
• Proven leadership abilities
• Mechanical aptitude – knowledge of operation, maintenance & basic repairs of equipment,
• Hands on management style
• Knowledge of safety hazards and necessary safety precautions for self and others; be able to establish a safe work environment
• Knowledge of training practices sufficient to be able to provide training to others
• Knowledge of maintenance practices and procedures
• Skill in interpreting and applying written guidelines, precedents, and work practices to standardized work situations or specific cases
• Able to create alternative solutions to problems
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Skill in utilizing a wide variety of equipment
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
  

S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers: 

• Above average competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discounts

Deadline for submission of resumes is February 14, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will work with our Crushing Superintendent to manage the overall operations of the quarry, such as:

• Operation of the quarry loader to load trucks or move oversize as required
• Weighing of trucks and issuing weigh tickets using our scale house software
• Regular quarry inspections to ensure safe working conditions
• All aspects of health & safety for our employees and anyone else on the quarry site
• Communication with our Maintenance staff for any maintenance and repairs of company equipment
• Monitor and communicate with the Crushing Superintendent on inventory levels and customer requirements
• Ensuring compliance with all environmental requirements (In coordination with the Crushing Superintendent)
• Monitor the requirement for pit development and communicate with the crushing Superintendent

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in loader operation, preferably in aggregates operations
• Valid drivers’ license
• Proven leadership abilities
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Mechanical aptitude – knowledge of operation, maintenance, and basic repairs

S. W. Weeks Construction Ltd. Offers:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discount

Deadline for submission of resumes or applications is February 14, 2025.

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the asphalt roller, including maintenance
• Work as part of a team under supervision of the Paving Foreman and/or Paving Superintendent
• Complete daily inspections of the paver and complete daily equipment checklist
• Other duties as required

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience:

• Previous asphalt/grade roller operation would be considered an asset
• Successful completion of the NSRBA Asphalt Laydown Technician Program would be considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 NS drivers’ license
• Mechanical aptitude – knowledge of operation, maintenance & basic repairs of asphalt roller
• Must be willing to travel within Northeastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton

S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:

• Above average competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discounts

Deadline for submission of resumes is March 31, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Responsibilities: 

• To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or superintendent
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• General maintenance of equipment

 Qualifications:

•  Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience in grade-work & pipe-work would be considered an asset
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia

  S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:

• Above average competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discounts

Deadline for submission of resumes is March 31, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Responsibilities: 

• To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or superintendent
• Rake asphalt, properly construct asphalt joints
• Direct placement of asphalt for patching & paving operations
• Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly placed asphalt
• Set-up & operate asphalt screed to place asphalt to grade and depth specifications
• General maintenance of equipment

 Qualifications:

•  Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience in formwork & grade-work would be considered an asset
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia

S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:

• Above average competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discounts

Deadline for submission of resumes is March 31, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Responsibilities:

•  To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or temporary workplace signer to perform TCP duties as required
• To direct traffic safely through temporary workplace
• To ensure the safety of the workers and the motoring public

 Qualifications:

•  A valid NS TCP certification
• Excellent and professional verbal communication skills
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia

 S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offer:

• Above average competitive wages
• Company provided training & development
• Opportunities for growth

Deadline for submission of resumes is March 31, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Responsibilities: 

• To pick up & deliver aggregates and asphalt to government and private construction sites in Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia on time
• To transport heavy equipment between construction sites may be required
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and a clean driving abstract
• Perform all work assigned by foreman &/or supervisor
• Provide excellent customer service with a high level of professionalism
• General maintenance of equipment

 Qualifications:

•  Valid Class 1 or 3 NS driver’s license with air brake endorsement is required
• End dump, belly dump &/or live bottom experience preferred
• Experience transporting heaving equipment considered an asset
• Minimum of 3 years driving experience with commercial vehicles
• Clean driving abstract (to be provided)
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills an asset

S.W. Weeks Construction Limited offer: 

• Above average competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training & development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discounts

 Deadline for submission of resumes is March 31, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Responsibilities: 

• To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or superintendent to operate either an excavator or a loader and other miscellaneous duties as required
• Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
• General maintenance of equipment

Qualifications: 

• Experience with pipework, groundwork, earthmoving and ditching
• Experience in the operation of equipment in a high traffic environment
• Knowledge of equipment operation, cleaning & maintenance requirements
• Analytical & problem-solving skills considered an asset
• Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
  

S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:

• Above average competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discounts

Deadline for submission of resumes is March 31, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• To set-up, maintain and remove temporary traffic control devices as per the NSTWTC Manual or approved plans
• Supervise traffic control personnel
• Communicate and coordinate site activities with foreman
• Other duties as required

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in traffic control (related to highway construction, preferably)
• Valid NS TWS Certification
• Valid Class 5 NS drivers’ license
• Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
• Experience signing on 100 series highways considered an asset
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to adapt to changing site conditions quickly

S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offer:

• Above average competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
• Company provided training and development
• Opportunities for growth
• Corporate discounts

Deadline for submission of resumes is March 31, 2025

All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com

No phone calls please