Foreperson; Industrial Mover​/Rigger

Looking for a rewarding career with growth potential? Join Norland as Industrial Mover / Rigger Foreman (Civil Construction and Major Infrastructure Projects) and build your future with us!

Apex Specialized Rigging & Moving works in Western Canada's industrial sector, known for handling complex and large‑scale industrial moving projects.

Apex offers a wide range of services, including specialty rigging, heavy haul transportation, jack & slide services, and custom fabrication. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and precision, Apex utilizes advanced equipment to deliver efficient and safe solutions.

The Industrial Mover / Rigger Foreman is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising rigging, heavy hauling, lifting, and industrial moving activities on civil construction and infrastructure projects. The role provides leadership to rigging crews, ensures all lifting operations are completed safely and efficiently, and works closely with project teams, crane operators, subcontractors, and site management to support project execution.

• Supervise and lead industrial movers, riggers, laborers, and related field personnel.
• Plan and coordinate heavy lifting, rigging, hoisting, transportation, and equipment installation activities.
• Review engineered lift plans, rigging drawings, and project specifications.
• Conduct pre‑job hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and daily safety meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Work Safe BC regulations, site safety requirements, and company policies.
• Direct crane operations and coordinate lifting activities with operators and project teams.
• Inspect rigging gear, lifting devices, shackles, slings, spreader bars, and other lifting equipment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate lifting and rigging risks before work begins.
• Coordinate movement and installation of industrial equipment, structural components, prefabricated assemblies, and heavy construction materials.
• Monitor crew productivity, work quality, and schedule performance.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, lift plans, equipment certifications, and daily reports.
• Assist with manpower planning, crew scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Mentor and train crew members in safe rigging practices and company procedures.
• Collaborate with superintendents, project managers, engineers, and clients to achieve project objectives.

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in industrial moving, rigging, heavy lifting, or civil construction.
• Previous experience leading crews as a Foreman, Lead Hand, or Supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Rigging principles and load calculations
  • Crane signaling and hoisting operations
  • Heavy equipment moving and installation
  • Civil construction practices
  • Load securement and transportation logistics
• Ability to interpret engineered lift plans, technical drawings, and construction documents.
• Experience working on infrastructure, industrial, marine, energy, mining, or heavy civil projects is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 1 or 3 considered an asset.

• Rigging Certification or recognized rigging training.
• Crane and Hoist Signal person certification.
• WHMIS.
• Occupational First Aid (asset).
• Fall Protection.
• Confined Space Awareness (asset).Ground Disturbance Level II (asset).
• CSTS 2020 or equivalent construction safety training.
• Valid safety tickets required by project and client specifications.

• Strong leadership and crew management skills.
• Excellent understanding of safe lifting and rigging practices.
• Ability to assess risks and make sound decisions in dynamic construction environments.
• Strong communication and coordination abilities.
• Mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling construction materials and rigging equipment.
• Comfortable working around cranes, heavy equipment, and active construction sites.
  
  Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and work…