Carpenter Foreman

Aecon Group Inc.; Niverville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aecon Group Inc. is seeking a Carpenter Foreman to lead the civil formwork portion of our projects at client sites in Canada. Reporting to the site supervisor, you will deliver quality civil work, supervise crews, and ensure safety and schedule adherence.

The role demands 5+ years in carpentry with significant foreman or lead experience, with strong knowledge of engineered formwork and the ability to read complex drawings. You will mentor workers and uphold Aecon's zero-injury culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of carpentry experience with significant formwork foreman or lead experience.
• Strong knowledge of engineered formwork systems and construction methods.
• Ability to interpret complex structural, architectural, and civil drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Maintain courteous and professional relationships with clients and satisfy project quality standards.
• Assist maintenance in scheduling equipment preventative maintenance or repair.
• Lead and mentor employees in safe work practices and knowledge.
• Maintain regular communication with Supervisors and Project Managers regarding progress, risks, and forecasts.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures on site to ensure compliance and safety.

Skills

Carpentry

Engineered formwork

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety leadership

Job description

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, You Can Count On

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

At Aecon We

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, our Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.
• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

Position Overview

Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. (ACSI) is a multi-disciplined construction company offering superior civil, electrical and mechanical services including piping, insulation, scaffolding, and module fabrication. We’re always on the search for exceptional craft candidates to fill our ever-expanding project portfolios. We are focused on hiring only those exceptional individuals who value safety in the workplace and remain committed to the collective goal of maintaining our Aecon ‘zero injury’ culture.

Reporting to the appropriate site supervisor, the Carpenter Foreman will be responsible for effectively delivering the civil portion of the project to ensure Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. achieves their general and specific project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a courteous and professional relationship with clients. Respond to inquiries promptly and carry out work as required to satisfy client requests and project quality standards.
• Assist maintenance in scheduling equipment preventative maintenance or repair.
• Build a level of knowledge and understanding of safety practices, scheduling techniques, trade knowledge and employee engagement.
• Lead and mentor employees in safe work practice and knowledge.
• Maintain regular communication with Supervisors and Project Managers regarding project’s progress, risks, and forecasts.
• Immediately correct any hazardous, unproductive, or high-risk situations and report any conditions that aren’t correctable to Supervisor.
• Ensure projects are completed according to schedule and quality standards.
• Enforce safety policies, procedures, regulations and concrete-specific procedures (hoisting, forming, fall protection).

Required Knowledge And Experience

• 5+ years carpentry experience with significant concrete/formwork foreman or lead experience
• Strong knowledge of Engineered formwork is mandatory.
• Experience working on water treatment or sewage treatment plant projects
• Ability to interpret complex structural, architectural, and civil drawings to ensure formwork aligns with exact specifications.
• Strong knowledge of concrete formwork systems and construction methods.
  • Engineered Formwork Systems
  • Structural concrete practices and sequencing
  • Blueprint and grade interpretation
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Proven ability to lead crews in a civil or heavy construction environment
• Ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time.
• Manual dexterity.
• Good sense of balance when working on scaffolds, ability to work at heights.
• Ability to solve math problems quickly and accurately.
• Must be willing to work in remote job locations.
• Must have a strong understanding of safety procedures and policies on an industrial job site.
• Ability to read, understand and write English.
• Repetitive movement.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuously changing work tasks.
• Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25kg.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments.
• Ability to self-start and take initiative on tasks

Aecon has every intention of fostering diversity within and across our organization. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considering all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws.