Civil Foreperson

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Essential Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction to civil crews including labourers heavy equipment operators and drivers
• Plan coordinate and execute civil construction activities such as earthworks grading excavation backfill and material placement
• Ensure work is completed safely efficiently and in accordance with project specifications and schedules
• Coordinate equipment and manpower requirements to meet daily production targets
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings ensuring crews understand work plans and hazards
• Enforce all project and Ledcor policies procedures and PPE requirements
• Monitor job progress productivity and quality of work; address issues as they arise
• Maintain clear communication with superintendents and construction manager
• Read and interpret construction drawings grade stakes and survey information
• Assist with training mentoring and performance management of crew members
• Complete required daily reports timekeeping and documentation
• Identify and escalate safety quality or schedule concerns in a timely manner

Requirements

• Previous 3-5 years experience in a leadership position on a major industrial construction project
• Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to direct crews and resolve onsite issues
• Strong working knowledge of civil construction activities
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Hold a valid Class 5 drivers license and provide a clean 3-year drivers record
• Completion of project pre-access training requirements

Work Conditions

• 14 days on 7 days off working 10 hour days
• Overtime rates RSP contributions and weekly wage payments
• Extended Health & Wellness benefits provided by CLAC
• Camp accommodation provided
• Travel allowance available for eligible employees
• Weekly wage payments

Additional Information

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers Canadas Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental vision care disability and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

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.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment inclusion and belonging.

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 Ledcors Inclusion and Diversity initiatives please visit our I&D page.