Foreman

Erosion Control Central; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Erosion Control Central is seeking a Foreman (Team Lead) to guide our construction team in Edmonton. The role involves managing erosion control measures, leading a team, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates are experienced in construction, possess strong leadership skills, and are motivated to deliver results. Join us for a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Educational grants for personal development

Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Previous construction experience in earthmoving or landscaping.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work.
• Valid safety tickets are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the construction team to meet targets.
• Manage team performance and promote safety awareness.
• Work with contractors to resolve erosion problems.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving skills

Safety-oriented

Organized and efficient

Education

Valid driver's license

Tools

Basic MS Word

Job description

Erosion Control Central Ltd. (ECC) is an industry leader in erosion and sediment control in Western Canada. We are a rapidly expanding company with lots of opportunities for our employees to advance into new roles. We are looking for the BEST people to join our team. At ECC we design, inspect, implement and maintain erosion control measures to support environmental protection and to help our clients’ avoid regulatory non-compliance scenarios. ECC is currently looking for a Foreman (Team Lead) to join our growing Calgary Construction Team.

The Team Lead is expected to lead and motivate our construction team to meet company targets. It is their responsibility to manage the team of construction staff to properly execute mitigation measures at residential subdivision sites, infrastructure developments and other construction sites. The ideal candidate is someone who has leadership skills, is experienced in sediment and erosion control mitigation, communicates effectively, has an eye for detail and enjoys working outdoors. If this sounds like you, we want you!

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Ongoing support for your growth and development, including educational grants for personal development, training opportunities and professional designation support.
• Out of town work that includes a Living Out Allowance (LOA)
• A fun, collaborative team that promotes social activities in and outside the office

Responsibilities

• Full time employment
• Works with contractors, operators and owners to identify and resolve erosion problems during construction
• Assess potential impacts of construction activities to wetlands, streams and buffers
• Lead, motivate and develop the team to ensure performance targets are met. This includes operational targets such as safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Lead weekly meetings for efficiency and accountability
• Review team performance, efficiency and accountability to identify areas for improvement
• Manage team or individual performance in line with company processes and procedures
• Promote Safety, Health and Environmental awareness at all times.
• Work with management to generate and implement ideas to continuously improve individual, team and processes performance
• Regular business hours, with potential evening and weekend work where required
• Maintains all required certifications and participates in continuing education

Key Attributes for the Ideal Candidate

• Previous construction experience in earthmoving or landscaping.
• Professional, positive and outgoing attitude with excellent relationship building skills.
• Ability to express yourself clearly and concisely, orally and written.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, walking over rough terrain, bending, driving and working occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong planning and problem solving skills.
• Driven to deliver the best, personally and professionally.
• Organized and efficient self-starter, who is results orientated.
• Unquestionable work ethic and ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Effective communicator – capable of providing clear direction to the team.
• Valid drivers license and clean driving abstract.
• Safety oriented. Ability to read and understand utility locates.
• Basic MS Word experience preferred.

Additional Assets

• Experience reading and interpreting engineering plans / drawings.
• Valid safety tickets.

We provide On-site and In-house training.

Ready for a change? Looking for upward opportunities? Send us your resume and let’s get started.

ECC is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest in Erosion Control Central.