Foreman/Forewoman

Chantier Davie Canada; Lévis; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian shipyard is seeking a Foreman to oversee large-scale production activities. The successful candidate will manage unionized staff, develop action plans, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Offering a competitive salary of $85,000 to $90,000 per year plus additional perks such as relocation assistance, on-site parking, and paid time off. This role demands strong leadership, communication skills, and a postsecondary background in a specialized trade.

Benefits

Overtime paid at double time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Positive work environment

Free on-site parking

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years managing unionized staff.
• Successful completion of security clearance required.
• Knowledge in industrial mechanics, electrical, or welding-assembly needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site production activities and manage team.
• Develop action plans and monitor task completion.
• Conduct probation evaluations and promote employee development.

Skills

Management of unionized staff

Communication

Problem-solving

Team management

Health and safety compliance

Education

Postsecondary education in a specialized trade

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

As a Foreman, you will play a key role in executing large-scale projects where rigor and communication are essential. In this role, you will supervise on-site production activities, ensuring the planning and efficient execution of daily operations, work quality, and team management. You will develop and communicate action plans, follow up on tasks, propose solutions to operational challenges, and actively participate in production meetings. You will also be responsible for probation evaluations, employee skill development, compliance with health and safety standards (OHS), and disciplinary management in collaboration with human resources and management. Your role is crucial to achieving performance goals and driving continuous process improvement.

Compensation:

• $85,000 to $90,000 per year
• Overtime paid at double time

Work Schedule

• Frigate premium (military vessel): $1.25/hour regardless of shift.

You must be available for all shifts. While we consider your schedule preferences (day, evening, weekend) when creating schedules, they cannot be guaranteed.

• Company events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and telemedicine
• Paid time off (2 floating days + 2 days for family obligations)
• Positive work environment supported by the employer
• Free on-site parking

At Davie, we know that moving is a big change. To welcome you to the region, we offer a relocation allowance for unionized production and maintenance employees: up to $2,500 for a single person or couple, and $4,000 for a family. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process. We want your arrival to be simple and worthy of this new beginning.

Requirements

Postsecondary education in a specialized trade (industrial mechanics, electrical, welding-assembly, etc.)

Five (5) years or more experience managing unionized staff

MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Successful completion of the security clearance process required under the Federal Government Contract Security Program (minimum 5 years continuous residence in Canada with no interruption longer than 6 consecutive months).

About Us

Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!

About the Team

Job Info

• Job Identification 1000584
• Posting Date 09/02/2025, 07:47 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 22, rue George-D. Davie, Levis, QC, G6V 0K4, CA