Base Foreman

Aecon Group Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Vision Care

Pension plan with employer matching

Health and wellness, green home energy benefit

Job summary

A leading Canadian infrastructure company is seeking a Base Foreman for the 2026 Construction Season in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves managing daily operations, ensuring projects adhere to schedules and budgets, and overseeing large-scale base and grading crews. Ideal candidates will have experience in base gravel installation and exceptional multitasking abilities. This position offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in base gravel installation required.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills needed.
• Ability to work weekends and/or night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily construction activities on the site.
• Oversee crews on large scale base and grading projects.
• Plan, schedule, and control construction projects from start to finish.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication

Base gravel installation

Job description

Overview

Come Build Your Career at Aecon! As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive. We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us!

What Is The Opportunity

We are hiring a Base Foreman to support our Base Crew in Calgary, Alberta for the 2026 Construction Season. The Base Foreman is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring work is completed according to plans and schedules, and managing crews.

What You'll Do Here

• Responsible for managing all daily construction activities on the site(s).
• Overseeing crews on large scale base and grading projects.
• Plan, schedule, organize, direct and control construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
• Type of work includes sub grade preparation and gravel placement, etc.
• Working and communicating with Superintendents and Project Managers/Coordinators.

What You Bring To The Team

• The individual will need to demonstrate experience in base gravel installation.
• Exceptional ability to multitask in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends and/or night shift.
• Must Maintain a valid Class 5 Drivers License.
• Willing to work overtime, as required.
• Must comply with the company’s drug & alcohol program, including testing requirements.

Compensation And Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Vision Care
• Pension plan with employer matching
• Health and wellness, green home energy benefit.

Wage: $40-46

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.