Foreperson

K-Line Group; Kindersley, Swift Current; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

K-Line Group seeks a Foreperson to oversee daily powerline crew operations, ensuring safe, reliable delivery of services and strong leadership across the team.

Responsibilities include supervising installation and maintenance of electrical distribution systems, interpreting drawings, coordinating with divisions, and addressing outages while maintaining high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Red Seal Powerline Technician certificate is required.
• Minimum 1 year experience as a Certified Powerline Technician.
• Ability to lead and mentor apprentices.
• Valid Class 1 driver's license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the crew with safety as a top priority.
• Oversee installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical distribution systems.
• Interpret construction drawings and process specifications while staying updated on targets.
• Liaise with Operations Division and related divisions.
• Respond to outages due to weather or component failures.
• Perform inspections and maintain equipment in safe condition.
• Attend safety and line construction training sessions.
• Provide leadership and conduct performance reviews for apprentices.
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints and coordinate with others to ensure satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Interprovincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate

High School Diploma

Job description

The Foreperson is responsible to oversee the day-to-day activities of a Powerline crew and works to ensure customers receive the right delivery of products and services with the utmost consideration for safety.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the crew ensuring safety is a top priority
• Oversee the installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of electrical distribution systems including overhead power lines and cables, insulators, conductors, switches, transformers and other associated equipment
• Interpret construction drawings and process specifications while staying updated on job and project targets.
• Frequently liaison and communicate with the Operations Division and related divisions
• Respond to unscheduled outages as the result of weather, component failures, etc.
• Perform technical inspections on electrical equipment and maintain assigned equipment in safe and operable condition
• Attend training sessions on safety, education, line construction, vehicle operation, meter testing and related topics
• Provide leadership to junior crew members and apprentices and regularly conduct performance reviews
• Investigate and resolve customer complaints, issues, and problems, and coordinate with others, internally and externally, as needed to ensure customer satisfaction

Qualifications and Requirements

• Interprovincial Red Seal Powerline Technician Certificate is required
• Minimum One (1) years' experience as a Certified Powerline Technician
• Demonstrated ability to lead and effectively work with a team and mentor apprentices
• Ability to analyze electrical systems and select a safe course of action
• Knowledge of approved methods, materials and tools used in line construction and maintenance work
• Strong knowledge of the Provincial Electrical Utilities Regulations and the Occupation Health & Safety Act, Regulations and Codes
• Valid Class 1 driver's license
• Good mental concentration to work with high voltage equipment
• Completion of High School Diploma or equivalent is required

K-Line Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At K-Line, we respect, encourage and celebrate our diversity. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.