Foreman - Powerline Technician

Forbes Bros. Group; Pelican Narrows; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading powerline company is seeking an experienced Foreman Powerline Technician in Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan. This field-based role involves supervising a crew, ensuring safety and productivity on transmission projects. Candidates must have a Journeyman Powerline Technician Trade Certificate and a minimum of five years' experience in the industry. The company offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Comprehensive health benefits

Pension program enrollment

Vacation and stat holiday pay

Annual boot and clothing allowance

Family-oriented working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the powerline trade.
• Class 5 Driver's License is required.
• Ability to read and comprehend work plans and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and planning for transmission projects.
• Direct and participate in day-to-day work activities.
• Conduct audits of construction operations for compliance and safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong communication skills

Leadership experience

Flexibility in hours and conditions

Education

Journeyman Powerline Technician Trade Certificate

Job description

Overview

Forbes Bros Ltd. Is currently looking for an experienced Foreman Powerline Technician – Transmission (fulltime-permanent) to join our team in Pelican Narrows, Saskatchewan. This is a field-based role and will require the successful candidate to travel to the remote camp job in Pelican Narrows.

The Foreman Powerline Technician will be a critical member of the team and will be accountable for providing support and guidance to an assigned crew with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. This is a working Foreman role requiring the successful candidate to provide mentorship and guidance to crew members on the proper work methods required to complete assigned tasks.

Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation pay & Stat Holiday pay
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities

• Lives Forbes Bro. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our everyday
• Provide supervision and planning in the successful completion of transmission projects
• Oversee the method of construction, manpower, equipment and material needed and quality control
• Plans daily activities, conduct tailboards, ensuring workers confirm fit for duty, and conduct tailboard for any work deviation
• Direct and participate in day-to-day work activities as a working Foreman to ensure that established goals and objectives are met
• Perform audits of construction operations to ensure work is completed in compliance with project specifications and monitor safe work practices
• Report on problems and the solutions to the Construction Manager
• Enforce and ensure compliance to Health & Safety and wok practices
• Enforce equipment maintenance schedule and advise when repairs are required
• Manage crew concerns and issues and elevate when required
• Identifies and makes recommendations for improvement of work methods to the leadership team at the construction site
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects and other operational tasks as required

What We Are Looking For

• Journeyman Powerline Technician Trade Certificate, is required
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the powerline trade, is required
• Class 5 Driver's License, is required
• Previous leadership experience as a Lead Hand or Foreman, an asset
• English proficiency with the ability to read, comprehend, and execute written work plans, blueprints, and writing schematics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Flexible with hours worked, travel, and working in adverse weather conditions
• Able and willing to accommodate frequent overtime hours and weekend hours when required
• Able and willing to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments inclusive of heavy lifting
• Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's Abstract

Disclaimer

As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.