Earthworks Foreman

Sureway Construction Group Ltd.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Alberta is hiring an Earthworks Foreman for full-time seasonal work. Candidates must have over 10 years of civil or industrial experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and be committed to safety. This role includes supervising daily operations, managing resources, and ensuring project adherence to deadlines. The position requires living in the Edmonton area, and perks include benefits and RRSP matching.

Benefits

Benefits

RRSP/TFSA Matching

Qualifications

• Minimum ten (10) years Civil /Earthworks experience including experience in constructing Roadways/Subdivisions.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Clean Driving Record.
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support.

Responsibilities

• Allocate general and daily responsibilities.
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews.
• Complete daily activity reports/daily logs.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of OHS guidelines

Education

Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology degree/diploma

Job description

Overview

Earthworks Foreman

Sureway Construction is one of Alberta’s largest heavy construction contractors, with over 50 years’ experience, involved in; civil earthworks and grading, utilities and offsite, mine operation and aggregate extraction.

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Job Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Schedule: 11+ Hours/day, Saturdays and Sundays as required, Schedule as per Operational Requirements, OT after 8hr/day or 44hr/week

Perks: Benefits, RRSP/TFSA Matching

Location: Edmonton and Surrounding Area’s (Must be willing to work out of town, required to live in the Edmonton area)

Essential: Hard-working, reliable, flexible with schedule, ability to work in physically demanding conditions

Requirements:

• Minimum ten (10) years Civil /Earthworks experience including experience in constructing Roadways/Subdivisions.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• Clean Driving Record
• CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support

Pre-employment:

• Drug and alcohol testing which may be swab or urine depending on site requirements
• Successful completion of Company Orientation and site-specific orientation

Earthworks Foreman Responsibilities:

• Allocate general and daily responsibilities.
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Drive quality, efficiency and productivity of work crews and ensure the crew has all required tools for their work, including PPE and emergency response measures.
• Assess and confirm, through documentation, crew competency.
• Identify equipment and labor resource requirements for task and their utilization.
• Adhere to project and company environmental considerations.
• Complete daily activity reports/daily logs.
• Work with project management to schedule and coordinate work tasks.
• Coordinate with other Foremen of subcontractors as required on the jobsite.
• Coordinate with shallow utility locaters when on the jobsite and ensure the crew clearly understands where all buried utilities are.
• Submit progress reports to ensure that the project is on track with deadlines that have been set out in the contract. Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Promote safety in all activities and engage in safe work plan development, hazard assessments and mentorship with crew.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
• Take corrective action to mitigate immediate hazards.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare associated support documentation immediately.

• Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

• This is a general responsibilities list and does not include all responsibilities required of the position.

Earthworks Foreman Qualifications:

• Minimum ten (10) years Civil or Industrial Foreman, with experience in constructing Roadways/Subdivisions.
• In depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OHS guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
• Excellent organizational and leadership with the ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Must have extensive knowledge of "Urban" Subdivision grading or Industrial.
• Recognizes and understands the safe operation of heavy equipment and material handling.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must be a team player.
• Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Engineering Technology degree/diploma considered an asset.
• Residential Subdivision experience is considered as asset.
• Road Building experience would be considered an asset.
• An ideal candidate would be willing to work out of town.
• Must live in Edmonton area
• The following training courses would be considered an asset: Leadership for Safety Excellence, Prime Contractor, CSTS-09,Ground Disturbance Level 2, H2S Awareness and WHMIS.

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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