Electrical Foreman, Residential

Scout Talent; Surrey; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical contracting firm in Metro Vancouver is seeking a full-time Electrical Foreman. This role involves leading crews on a multi-family residential project, ensuring safety and quality in installations. The ideal candidate holds a Red Seal certification and has at least 5 years of experience. Benefits include a competitive wage of $45-$50 per hour, extended health coverage, and opportunities for career growth within a stable company.

Benefits

Extended health benefits

Paid time off

Access to Procore software

Ongoing mentorship

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical experience, with 2+ years as a foreman or lead hand.
• Ability to manage materials, tools, and manpower within budget.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring apprentices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of electricians and apprentices on-site.
• Oversee layout, rough-in, finishing, and final turnover of electrical work.
• Monitor daily and weekly production goals using Procore software.

Skills

Knowledge of electrical drawings

Code compliance

Leadership

Procore software

Problem-solving

Education

Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certification

Tools

Procore

Job description

Overview

• Lead a crew on the Port Haven condo development in Port Coquitlam and showcase your expertise in multi-family electrical construction
• Earn a competitive hourly wage of $45–$50, plus extended health benefits, paid birthday off, and structured site support
• Build your future with a company that invests in mentorship, career growth, and the latest technology like Procore

About Lore Electric

Lore Electric is a Vancouver-based electrical contracting firm specializing in new construction, mid- and low-rise multi-family residential. With 40+ years of generational experience, we’ve built a reputation for quality, reliability, and progressive electrical construction. What sets Lore apart is its commitment to people and progress: apprenticeships and career pathways help employees grow, while the adoption of Procore technology gives teams real-time access to drawings and information, creating smoother, more professional job sites. By joining Lore Electrical, you’ll be part of a company that values craftsmanship, safety, collaboration, and innovation.

For more information, please visit our website: lore-bc.ca

About the Opportunity

Lore Electric is looking for a full-time Electrical Foreman to lead the Port Haven wood-frame condo development in Port Coquitlam, BC.

Reporting to the Owner and working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading site crews, coordinating work, and ensuring the successful delivery of this multi-family residential project.

In this position, you will be primarily responsible for overseeing electrical installations from layout to turnover, managing schedules and resources, and supporting apprentices while maintaining a safe and organized job site.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Leading a team of electricians and apprentices on site
• Overseeing layout, rough-in, finishing, and final turnover of electrical work
• Managing daily and weekly production goals using Procore software
• Running daily touchpoints and weekly huddles in the site trailer
• Coordinating with project management and other trades to keep the project on track
• Tracking materials, tools, and manpower to align with budgets
• Mentoring apprentices and supporting their professional growth
• Enforcing safety standards and maintaining site cleanliness

To read the full position description, please lore-bc.ca

About You

To qualify, you will need to hold a Red Seal Journeyperson Electrician certification and have 5+ years of electrical experience, including 2+ years as a foreman or lead hand on multi-family residential projects.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Strong knowledge of electrical drawings, code, and condo wiring systems
• Proven ability to run multi-family projects from start to finish
• Comfort using Procore or other construction management software
• Experience coordinating crews and subcontractors on active construction sites
• Ability to manage materials, tools, and manpower within budget
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and developing apprentices
• Clear communication and collaboration skills with trades and management
• Commitment to maintaining high safety standards on site

As our ideal candidate, you will possess initiative, accountability, and strong problem-solving abilities that enable you to make sound decisions under pressure. You will bring confidence in leading crews, motivating apprentices, and keeping projects moving with clarity and precision. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical knowledge, stability, and people skills will drive successful project outcomes while building your career with a growing company that values long-term development and professional growth.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive hourly rate of $45 – $50, along with a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health benefits package
• Paid time off plus a paid birthday off each year
• Structured site setup with trailer office, stocked supplies, and a provided laptop
• Access to Procore software and training to build digital project management skills
• Ongoing mentorship and support from senior leadership
• Career development opportunities into project coordination, management, or estimating
• A stable local company with 40+ years of experience and a strong reputation in B.C.

Ready to spark your career with a company that powers communities? Apply today!