Foreman​/Forewoman

Key Information

• Hours:
  
  Based on a 44-hour work week; however, overtime is required during the busy season.
• Must be willing to working evenings and weekends when needed.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

• Work with Superintendents, Project Managers, and sub-contractors to increase safety awareness and improve safety practices.
• Contribute to creating and execute safety plan.
• Implement excavating and back filling execution plans.
• Responsible for safety on site.
• Lead and assist in weekly safety meetings on sites.
• Lead and participate in toolbox meetings.
• Assist in investigation and reporting of incidents.
• Supervise workers and coach them to higher safety culture and productivity.
• Knowledgeable on operating heavy equipment, cleaning and lubricate equipment, and refill equipment tanks.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment, perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, back filling, ditching, excavating.
• Ensure that all quality documents are being signed off.
• Receive and sign permits for work inside live operating plants.
• Coordinate survey crews and interpret grade stakes.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment required.
• A heavy equipment operator certificate required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license with an insurable driver's abstract is required and must be obtained no more than 30 days prior to employment start date.
• CSTS 2020 or SCOT and WHMIS 2015 required.
• You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions and work positively within a team to achieve a common goal.
• You have experience in road construction, civil, earthworks and/or water and sewer.
• Support the "As-Built" function.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence. (LSE Proficiency level certified)
• A reliable means of transportation is required.
• Proficient English language skills required.

Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.