Site foreman/woman, construction

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 55 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 5 years or more

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site
• Excavation
• Construction

Tasks

• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Supervise workers and projects
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Read blueprints and drawings

Supervision

• Labourers
• Heavy equipment operators, except crane
• 5-10 people

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Confined Space Entry Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Leadership for safety excellence course

Type of industry experience

• Pipeline construction

Construction specialization

• Pipelines
• Roads and bridges
• Water mains

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Initiative
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer
• Travel insurance