Co-Foreman

Mount Valley Foundation Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boots provided

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday and volunteer events

Employee ownership program

Job summary

Groundworks in Calgary is seeking a capable Co-foreman to lead a high‑performing crew on local foundation projects. You will work closely with a Foreman to learn leadership skills, manage daily jobsite operations, and uphold our safety and quality standards on site.

With hands‑on leadership training and a clear path to advancement, this role is designed for those who want to grow into Foreman roles while contributing meaningfully to project success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Experience leading crews or small teams.
• Experience in construction/home services or trade work.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to enter crawl spaces and confined areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman in leading a high-performance team.
• Review job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed.
• Assess on-site conditions and assign crew duties based on time and priorities.
• Install products with support of a national team of trained professionals.
• Innovate and troubleshoot on-site to meet company standards and schedules.
• Provide customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work.
• Ensure final documentation is completed accurately and submitted to the proper parties.
• Safely load/unload materials and operate company vehicles as required.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate work; supervise a crew of two or more when Foreman is absent.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step from skilled Installer to jobsite leader?

At Groundworks, North America’s leader in foundation solutions, our Co‑Foreman are driven professionals who are ready to build their skills to grow into a Foreman position. Working side‑by‑side with an experienced Foreman, you’ll learn how to lead crews, manage daily jobsite operations, and uphold our standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. With hands‑on leadership training, industry-leading certification program, and a clear path to advancement, this role is built for those who want to develop their leadership skills while continuing to do impactful work in the field.

The Co‑Foreman is a leader as well as a contributor on our crew and an integral part of our success. The Co‑Foreman coordinates tasks and assignments based on work priority, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability. The Co‑Foreman assists with monitoring the progress of a project and keeping it on track from a time and budgetary standpoint.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists Foreman with leading a high-performance team serving customers in a local market/area
• Reviews job specifications to determine materials, tools, and equipment needed prior to reporting to job site
• Assess conditions of the job once on-site; set forth plans based on time allotment, tools needed, and order of work – assign duties to your crew for work to be performed
• Install products and services with support of a national team of trained professionals
• Innovate and troubleshoot situations as needed based on requirements to complete the job to meet company standards and timetables
• Provide customers with superior quality and service while onsite performing work
• Ensure all final documentation is done completely/accurately and is given to the proper parties
• Safely, correctly, and efficiently loads and unloads materials, tools, and equipment, and cleans truck
• Safely, correctly, and efficiently performs installation duties according to instructions, methods, standards and timetables provided by the Foreman and Company
• Drives company vehicles in a safe manner and meets all requirements to operate a company vehicle.
• Assists in planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, accounting for labor hours and productivity
• Assists in supervising, leading and mentoring a crew of two or more people; leads crew in absence of Foreman
• Communicates with customer before, during and after completion of job, addressing any changes in the job prior to implementing changes
• Completes necessary paperwork, check-in and check-out procedures, as needed
• Knowledge of trade specific tools for installations and correct use and care of equipment
• Ability to Lift heavy objects up to 22 kg, and walks and stand for long periods of time
• Performs strenuous labor often under adverse conditions
• Foster a positive team environment by building strong relationships and inspiring mutual trust, professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Adhere to and promote Company workplace policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the policies related to safety and against bullying, harassment, violence or discrimination in the workplace.
• Uphold the Company’s positive image and reputation in the community.
• It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience required
• Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, and be a team player
• Experience leading crews or small teams required
• Previous experience working in the construction or home services industry and/or trade work or general labor required
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge
• Must have a valid, non-restrictive driver’s license
• Enters crawl spaces and other confined areas

Working Conditions

• The position lifts heavy objects and/or up to 50 lbs., walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor.
• The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue; and effectively lifts and carries heavy loads.
• The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand and arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. It also requires the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
• The employee must have excellent stamina.
• Seeing with the ability to read reports, data, statistics and information on computer screens are required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay + bonus paid per job ($50-75k avg.)
• Best-in-class certification program creates path to real career growth
• Tools & transportation to the job site provided
• Free pair of Red Wing Boots provided every year
• Performance opens doors to elite recognition, trips & events
• Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday & volunteer events
• Upward mobility - we promote from within 80% of the time
• When you win, you own it—our Employee Ownership Program lets you share the upside
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - we invest in your development!
• Work-life balance - 2 weeks PTO and 6 paid holidays
• US: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long & short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and company match & paid maternity leave
• Canada: Affordable and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, long & short-term disability, and company paid life insurance