Foundation Foreman

Job in Burnaby, BC, Canada

Listing for: Wesbell Communications

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-11

Job specializations:

Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator, Installation Technician, Building Maintenance

Wesbell is accepting resumes for Foundation Foremen to join our team. This position is responsible for overseeing and performing all tasks required to fully construct concrete foundations and create access roads and perimeter fencing for cellular tower sites.

Specific Duties &

Responsibilities Include:

Layout: use blueprints and surveys to determine where to place the foundation

Excavation; operating excavators, packers, and bulldozers

Tie rebar

Pour concrete

Compact backfill

Concrete finishing

Rock drilling, lay out holes, install rebar and grout

Pretension rock bolts and grout

Install fencing, both permanent and temporary

Install entry gates

Create access roads; remove topsoil and add gravel

Ensure proper inspections for personal safety for self and crew

Any other duties that may be assigned

Education (Theoretical Training):

High school preferred

2 years of experience preferred

First Aid / CPR

Ladder Safety Training

WHMIS

Electrical Awareness Training

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training

Proper Lifting Techniques Training

Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors and Managers

Job Requirements &

Experience:

Read and interpret blueprints and engineered drawings

Experience with telecom tower foundations is an asset

Basic knowledge of the operation and safety requirements of power tools

Experience in operating excavators, packers, and bulldozers an asset

Practical ability and common sense

May be required to travel and work weekends, nights if required by customer

Manual dexterity is required and mechanical aptitude an asset

Have a basic understanding of electricity and electrical safety

Valid driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract preferred

Must be a team player and have a positive and professional attitude towards work and others

Must possess effective supervisory skills and competently direct co-workers

Fluent in English written and oral