Foreman/Forewoman Water & Sewer

Golderado Contracting Corp; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Vacation pay

Job summary

Golderado is seeking a Foreman/Forewoman for Water & Sewer projects to lead on-site teams, enforce safety practices, and coordinate earthworks. The ideal candidate has extensive heavy equipment experience, a valid operator certificate, and a proven track record in supervisory roles on water/sewer utilities projects.

The role requires flexible hours, including evenings/weekends, and the ability to manage permits, quality documentation, and on-site crew coordination.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience operating heavy equipment on water and sewer sites.
• Heavy equipment operator certificate is required.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with underground utilities/water and sewer projects is required.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• CSTS 2020 or SCOT and WHMIS 2015 certification is required.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions, and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety on site and coordinate safety plans with crews.
• Supervise workers and mentor for safety and productivity.
• Coordinate excavating, backfilling, and grading activities.
• Receive permits for work inside live plants and ensure quality docs signed.
• Operate and perform maintenance on heavy equipment as needed.
• Coordinate survey crews and interpret grade stakes.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Team supervision

Site coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Foreman/Forewoman Water & Sewer

At Golderado, the workwe do is built by the people on our sites every day. We're looking for skilled, hardworking tradespeople who take pride in their craft, look out for their crew, and want to go home safe at the end of every shift. We're committed to providing a safe, respectful, and productive work environment where skilled tradespeople can do their best work every day. Our teams take pride in quality craftsmanship, collaboration, and getting the job done right. We invest in training, development, and the right tools to help our people grow their skills and advance their careers, while supporting work-life balance along the way.

At Golderado, your hard work is valued, your safety comes first, and challenging work leads to real opportunities and long-term rewards.

Key Information:

• Hours: Based on a 44-hour work week; however, overtime is required during the busy season.
• Must be willing to working evenings and weekends when needed.
• Hourly rate is dependent on experience.
• Health benefits, pension plan, RRSP matching, vacation pay offered.

Job Description:

• Work with Superintendents, Project Managers, and sub-contractors to increase safety awareness and improve safety practices.
• Contribute to creating and execute safety plan.
• Implement excavating and backfilling execution plans.
• Responsible for safety on site.
• Lead and assist in weekly safety meetings on sites.
• Lead and participate in toolbox meetings.
• Assist in investigation and reporting of incidents.
• Supervise workers and coach them to higher safety culture and productivity.
• Knowledgeable on operating heavy equipment, cleaning and lubricate equipment, and refill equipment tanks.
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment, secure special attachments to equipment.
• Operate two-way radios and other communication equipment, perform minor repairs to equipment.
• Fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfilling, ditching, excavating.
• Ensure that all quality documents are being signed off.
• Receive and sign permits for work inside live operating plants.
• Coordinate survey crews and interpret grade stakes.

Experience and Certification Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment required.
• A heavy equipment operator certificate required.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role required.
• Underground utilities/Water & Sewer experience is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• CSTS 2020 or SCOT and WHMIS 2015 required.
• You have the ability to quickly identify problem situations, evaluate alternative causes and produce workable solutions and work positively within a team to achieve a common goal.
• You have experience in road construction, civil, earthworks and/or water and sewer.
• Support the "As-Built" function.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence. (LSE Proficiency level certified)
• Must provide an insurable Driver's Abstract.

Education: Completion of high school or equivalent is required.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. While only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview, be sure to continually check our website for other related positions as they are posted.

• A successful pre-access drug and Alcohol test may be required depending on the project.