Telecom Foreman

Valard Construction LP; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Foreman for their Telecom construction projects. This role involves ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget while managing resources effectively. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role. You will oversee work crews, enforce safety policies, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure smooth operations. Join a company that values teamwork and safety, and contribute to impactful projects across the region.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

RRSP match

Vision care

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a foreman in Telecom construction utilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are safely completed on time and on budget.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and inspections.
• Promote teamwork among all construction crews.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Management

Equipment Operation

Problem-Solving

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

TC Infrastructure Service, a Quanta Owned Company and part of the Valard Group of Companies, has proudly served customers across Western Canada. We boast a strong customer retention rate through our commitment to service, value, and safety. A sampling of our customer base includes: Fortis Alberta, ENMAX, Telus, Shaw, Bell, Altalink, Alberta Transportation, Strathcona County, City of Edmonton, ATCO Electric, ATCO Gas. In addition to these listed, we service numerous oil & gas clients such as Enbridge, Cenovus, Plains-Midstream, Kinder-Morgan, and Keyera.

Visit us at: tcinfrastructure.com

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure projects are safely completed on time, on budget, and manage all resources required to complete the tasks.
• Ensure efficient deployment & productivity of work crews.
• Able to recognize, monitor, and mitigate any safety concerns on site.
• Ability to operate all equipment functions independently and safely.
• Manage inventory and supplies.
• Enforce compliance to all client & company safety policies and procedures, and Occupational Health & Safety Legislation.
• Ensure all work permits & required documentation is obtained.
• Work closely with the coordinator & superintendent for overall planning, scheduling, material needs, and equipment requirements.
• Provide daily updates digitally on the progress of the job.
• Able to direct experienced workers and coach new workers.
• Communicate all required tasks to the crew.
• Promote, support, & facilitate teamwork between all construction crews by fostering a positive, visible teamwork attitude among all project crews, regardless of experience level.
• Represent TCIS in a positive & respectful manner.
• Able to set up traffic plans required to keep the crew safe for daily tasks.
• Conduct daily & weekly safety meetings and inspections and complete follow-up activities.
• Coordinate all trades/subcontractors.
• Ensure new crew members are oriented to the job.
• Identify other training needs for the crew.
• Live within close proximity to Edmonton for on-call duties.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Strong leadership & communication skills.
• Experience in walking, lifting, operating equipment, etc.
• Ability to read drawings and keep documented diary up to date.
• Post-secondary education preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a foreman in Telecom construction utilities.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Hydro/Telecom installing cables, duct, pedestals, vaults.
• Strong coaching/employee relations skills.
• Ability to work in congested areas with live cables, conduits, and other sensitive utilities.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions & environments.
• Ability to work a significant number of hours throughout the day.
• Clean driver's abstract.

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• SHERWOOD PARK, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Benefits:

• Dental care.
• Extended health care.
• RRSP match.
• Vision care.