Electrical Foreman/Foreperson

Bantrel; Fort McKay, Edmonton, Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bemac Construction Corp. is seeking an Electrical Foreman/Foreperson for on-site work at a remote camp near Fort McKay, Alberta. The one-month assignment follows a 21-day-on rotation with 12-hour days and potential fly-in/fly-out from Edmonton or Calgary.

The role requires supervising electrical crews, ensuring safe, on-schedule, and high-quality work, and supporting commissioning activities for an Imperial Oil project. Competitive hourly rate is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous foreman or supervisory experience leading electrical crews in industrial environments.
• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in electrical and/or instrumentation systems.
• Experience with Heat Trace systems.
• Experience in an industrial or oil & gas setting.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial construction (asset).
• Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of a project organization.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work packages.
• WHMIS, Incident Investigation and Wildlife Awareness would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to electrical crews on site, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
• Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, and resources to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical knowledge and guidance on electrical and/or instrumentation equipment and systems.
• Ensure proper interpretation and execution of electrical drawings, specifications, and work packages.
• Review and support approval of electrical and/or instrumentation design documents (drawings, specifications, data sheets, etc.)
• Review electrical, instrumentation, and construction work packages to ensure completeness and constructability.
• Support and oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for electrical systems in the field.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Reading drawings

Communication

Electrical knowledge

Tools

AWP

Fall Protection

Job description

• Department: General Construction Support
• Market Segment: Construction

Company Description

BEMAC (Bemac Construction Corp.) is a Canadian direct‑hire construction and construction management company delivering turnkey, integrated solutions on capital projects across Canada. Since 2012, BEMAC delivers projects in the energy, mining and minerals, petrochemical and sustaining capital construction sectors with capabilities spanning direct‑hire construction, construction management, constructability expertise, equipment and tool supply, module assembly, startup assistance, and pre‑commissioning planning. Our success is driven by our people—skilled professionals who are committed to safety, quality, collaboration, and reliable execution—working together to deliver meaningful projects and build lasting careers in a team‑oriented environment.

We are currently seeking qualified Electrical Foreman/Forepersonto join our on-site Construction team for one-monthbased at a remote camp location near Fort McKay, Alberta. This position offers the opportunity to participate in the construction of the Imperial Oil (IOL) Kearl Lake Sodium Citrate Injection Process System.

The schedule is planned as a 21-day-on rotation, consisting of 12-hour workdays. While preference will be given to local candidates, fly-in/fly-outoptions from Edmonton, Alberta, and Calgary, Alberta may be available based on eligibility.

Hourly rate:$61.62/hr.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform all duties in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with applicable legislation, policies, and procedures
• Provide leadership, supervision, and direction to electrical crews on site, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards
• Coordinate daily work activities, manpower, and resources to meet project requirements
• Provide technical knowledge and guidance on electrical and/or instrumentation equipment and systems
• Ensure proper interpretation and execution of electrical drawings, specifications, and work packages
• Provide direction in establishing electrical and instrumentation requirements for existing and new facilities
• Review and support approval of electrical and/or instrumentation design documents (drawings, specifications, data sheets, etc.)
• Review electrical, instrumentation, and construction work packages to ensure completeness and constructability
• Support and oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and start-up activities for electrical systems in the field
• Troubleshoot and resolve field issues, providing guidance to crews and coordinating with engineering as required
• Maintain ongoing communication with project management, engineering, and other trades
• Support ongoing operations post-commissioning as required
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Previous foreman or supervisory experience leading electrical crews in industrial environments
• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in electrical and/or instrumentation systems
• Experience with Heat Trace systems
• Experience in an industrial or oil & gas setting required
• Knowledge and experience in industrial construction (asset)
• Strong leadership, planning, and team coordination skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of a project organization
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and work packages
• WHMIS, Incident Investigation and Wildlife Awareness would be considered an asset

Required Tickets:

• Aerial Work Platform (AWP), and Fall Protection Certification

As part of the recruitment process, successful clearance of applicable pre-employment checks is required which may include Criminal Background/Police Information check, Drug & Alcohol test, Reference checks as well as submittal of Provincial Driver’s Abstract.

Additional Information

Why Join BEMAC?

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, a great learning environment, interesting & challenging work and the opportunity for career advancement.

Please note only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted - all other resumes will be retained for future consideration. No phone calls or unsolicited agency resumes please. AI technology is utilized by BEMAC as part of our recruitment process.