Foreperson - Firewater Replacement

Forepersons will oversee daily field operations for the Firewater Replacement Project, ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with project schedules, quality standards, and company policies. The candidate may come from a Pipefitter or Equipment Operator background and has experience planning and supervising work involving trench boxes and protected excavations. This position is located in Fort McMurray, AB.

• Work with the project manager and superintendent to coordinate excavation, trenching, pipe installation, back filling, and restoration activities
• Lead and supervise a crew of pipe fitters, heavy equipment operators and labourers
• Identify and resolve field issues while minimizing impacts to schedule and budget
• Read and interpret construction drawings, grade stakes, and survey information
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings, ensuring crews understand work plans and hazards
• Assist with training, mentoring, and performance management of crew members
• Monitor project schedules to ensure work is completed within regular hours and meets deadlines
• Complete tasks safely, efficiently, and within project deadlines, following Ledcor’s high standards for safety and quality

• 3-5 years’ experience in a leadership position
• Experience with trench boxes, trench shoring, and excavation safety practices
• Rigging experience
• Experience working around confined space
• Previous experience working in a plant, industrial construction/maintenance, facility pipeline or pipeline maintenance
• Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to direct crews and resolve on‑site issues
• Strong working knowledge of civil construction activities
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Valid driver’s license and a clean 3-year drivers record

• Applicants who reside in Fort McMurray will be given preference due to the location of the project
• Camp accommodations available
• Living out allowance available
• 14 days on, 7 days off shift rotation working 11-12 hours per day
• Must be able to work day or night shifts
• Benefits provided by CLAC

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Fort Mac Kay Industrial Park Lot 21, Fort McMurray, AB