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Sheet Metal General Foreperson Local 409

Modern Niagara


Job Location:

Halifax - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 14 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Role Summary

The Sheet Metal General Foreperson leads and supports sheet metal field crews on major construction projects. They coordinate daily activities ensure safe and efficient execution and uphold Modern Niagaras standards for quality productivity and teamwork. Success in this role means strong crew performance smooth project delivery and a positive collaborative site environment.

Why This Role Matters to Modern Niagara

Sheet Metal General Forepersons are essential to delivering highâquality mechanical systems and maintaining strong relationships with field teams project partners and clients. Their leadership directly impacts project safety schedule reliability installation quality and the overall success of Modern Niagaras growing Halifax region.

Key Impact / Purpose

Lead sheet metal field crews to deliver safe highâquality and efficient work Coordinate materials tasks and schedules to keep projects moving smoothly Strengthen collaboration with project managers trades and site partners Support and mentor team members to build capability and drive performance Uphold Modern Niagara processes safety culture and quality standards

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead daily activities of sheet metal field crews Coordinate manpower materials equipment and task sequencing Maintain high standards of safety quality and productivity Work closely with project managers and site partners to resolve issues Mentor and support team members to foster growth and development Ensure adherence to Modern Niagara procedures and project requirements

Must Haves

Strong leadership skills with experience supervising sheet metal crews Ability to coordinate multiple tasks teams and priorities Commitment to safety quality and professional conduct Effective communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Haves

Experience on largeâscale commercial or institutional projects Familiarity with Modern Niagara processes and systems Red Seal certification or equivalent trade credentials

Position Type

This is a Replacement position.

Expected Compensation

compensation - Union Rate

About Modern Niagara
Who We Are

Modern Niagara helps building owners managers and general contractors meet the mechanical and electrical needs of their buildings across Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Toronto Southwestern Ontario and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canadas infrastructure and on the communities where we live learn work and heal. We build for life.

Our Culture & Values

We value passion initiative determination professionalism and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and our awardâwinning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara

We are committed to building a diverse equitable and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity feels a sense of belonging and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equityâseeking groups including women Indigenous Black racialized 2SLGBTQIA people people with disabilities and newcomers to Canada in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrierâfree hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage please contact us at .


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Modern Niagara offers mechanical contracting, electrical contracting, HVAC service, commercial plumbing, sheet metal fabrication and more across Canada.

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