Foreperson

Onni Contracting Ltd; Vancouver, Toronto; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual education allowance

Generous referral program

Gym access

Discounts at local merchants

Team building events

Friends and Family rates for hotel/ret

Job summary

Onni Group is seeking a skilled Construction Foreman to lead field crews across multiple projects, overseeing daily site operations to ensure work is safe, on schedule, and meets Onni's quality standards.

The role emphasizes coordination with trade subcontractors, project management, and maintaining schedules, with flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage schedules, deadlines and tasks.
• Attention to detail and time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to crews to ensure safe, on-time work and compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate with project management and liaise between Onni and sub-trades, suppliers and workers.
• Read blueprints and plan procedures; resolve disputes among trades and notify Onni in writing about liens or threats.
• Supervise all site activities and ensure installation accuracy per drawings and scope.
• Estimate materials, issue work orders, and coordinate manpower and sub-trades.
• Maintain construction schedule and progress reports; coordinate inspections and final occupancy steps.

Skills

Construction methods

Effective communication

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Schedule coordination

Team leadership

Occupational health and safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Onni Group is looking for a skilled Construction Foreman to join our team on a Full Time basis. As a Foreman you will play a key role in leading field crews across our construction projects, overseeing daily site operations, and ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to Onni's quality standards. Your responsibilities will include supervising trades and subcontractors, coordinating with project management, and driving productivity on site from start to finish. This position is ideal for individuals who prefer flexible working hours. Please provide your availability when applying and we will do our best to accommodate.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay & a Comprehensive Benefits Package.
• Benefits include company-paid extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance, critical illness, and critical life insurance.
• Annual Education Allowance
• Generous Referral Program
• Fun & collaborative company culture with lots of team building events
• Local discounts to restaurants, clothing stores, personal training, and more
• Free access to a fully equipped gym
• Friends and Family rates for hospitality brands

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership and direction that results in a safe work procedures for the safety of the crews accepting the importance and legal liability of the role
• Understand the requirement of and liabilities under the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Participate in and monitor "Safety tool box meetings"
• Ensure the construction site meets all safety standard per WCB and Onni requirements
• Liaison between Onni and the sub-trades, suppliers and workers to ensure that the project is built to Onni's drawing specifications
• Read specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures; Using best efforts to resolve disputes between the various sub-trades, workers and suppliers and to alert Onni forthwith in writing in the event that at builder's lien in filed or threatened to be filed with respect to the Site
• Overseeing all site activities by all sub-trades each day
• To ensure the accuracy of installation of each sub-trade as it pertains to the construction drawings and scope of work for that particular subtrade
• Estimate the materials and issue work orders to complete jobs
• Order manpower as required and approved by Onni
• Coordination of all sub-trades as a whole
• Maintaining the construction schedule and work efficiency over the course of the entire duration of the project
• Coordinating inspections with the municipal building department having jurisdiction in the area including the final occupancy inspections
• Completing monthly progress reports for each trade on the Site and submitting a copy to the Project Manager within seven days after the end of the previous month
• Communicating on a daily basis with the Project Manager appointed by Onni regarding any concerns, discrepancies, additions, or alterations that may arise during the course of construction to a building or areas affected by a building on the Site
• Issuing work orders "back charges" to any and all trades that are delinquent in their areas of responsibility, as it pertains to their individual contract and scope of work
• Discussing any additional work "extras" with the Project Manager appointed by Onni before issuing any work orders for "extras"
• Fill out daily field reports keep a written daily long of all site activity
• To construct Tenant Improvements where required
• Ensures all finishes work is to Onni and industry standards
• Schedule trades to meet Onni's set out schedules
• To implement quality control: Ensure building finishes meet or exceed industry standards at construction stage; Ensure building finishes meet Onni standard at completion stage; Perform regular frame check; Perform regular electrical/mechanical check; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Project Managers

What You Bring

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Strong knowledge of construction methods
• Effective communication skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Ability to manage work schedules, deadlines, and timely tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Effective time management skills
• Strong Communication skills
• At least 3-5 years of construction experience

About the Company

For over half a century, Onni has been building communities for people to live, work, and play. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to quality construction, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. Our expertise expands across North America, with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, Los Angeles, Seattle, Phoenix, and Chicago.

Salary Range

$35.00 - $42.00/HR

AI Use

AI Use: This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws. All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.