Journeyman Electrical Foreman

Position: Journeyman Electrical Foreman (3350)
Company Description
Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary
Position:
Journeyman Electrical Foreman

Type:
Fulltime

Location:

IOL Kearl FM

Schedule:

14 on/14 off (Averaging Agreement – Compressed Work Schedule)

Flight, Camp and/ or Bussing available

Flight Hubs:
Edmonton or Calgary

Role Summary
A Journeyman Electrical Foreman is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems. They interpret blueprints and technical diagrams, install wiring and lighting systems, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Their role involves leading a team, managing schedules, and coordinating with other trades to ensure project success. They also handle emergency breakdowns and maintain accurate project documentation.

Primary Responsibilities

Coach and mentor the electrical team on safe work practices, quality workmanship, Canadian electrical codes, company and site-specific standards and productivity.

Give daily guidance to electrical journeymen and apprentices

Provide the crew with adequate supervision and provide daily work instructions

Coordinate the daily manpower movement within the team to manage workload and scheduled work.

Prepare the equipment and materials needed for the daily work

Monitors safety, performance, progress and productivity and ensures the alignment of the work executed is matching the standards, plans and drawings

Promote company’s guiding principles

Regularly communicate work progress, schedule variance, crew and safety performance to the Superintendent

Ensure to comply with all roles and responsibilities

Approve, submit daily timesheets and ensure daily progress reports are submitted

To hold daily safety meetings / toolbox meetings

Report all incidents to the appropriate personnel. Knowing when and who to report it to

Ensuring that all elements of the company HSE program are carried out, implemented and recorded as stipulated

Present a positive working safety culture for all workers Lead by example

Provide estimates, material requisitions and detailed scope of work for all upcoming work. As well as “as built drawings” when required

Under this contract, the electrical foreman is also providing supervision to one overhead door technician. (overhead doors general knowledge would be an asset)

Education & Experience

Journeyman Electrician Trade Certification (Red Seal)

Thorough in depth understanding of CEC (Canadian Electrical Code)

Minimum of Five years related experience

Previous oil and construction industry experience preferred

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

CSO (Common Safety Orientation - Energy Safety Canada)

WHMIS 2015

Basic computer skills:
Microsoft Word and Outlook

Ability to supervise and evaluate trade performance is essential.

Good written and oral communication skills. All applicants must have ability to Read, Speak and write fluently in English.

Final date to receive applications
Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly.

No phone calls please.