Foundation Foreman – Burnaby

Wesbell Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesbell is seeking a Foundation Foreman to oversee and perform all tasks required to construct concrete foundations and related access roads and fencing for cellular tower sites. You will read blueprints, direct crew, and coordinate heavy equipment to ensure timely, safe project completion.

The role requires reading engineered drawings, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work weekends or nights if required by the customer.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineered drawings
• Basic knowledge of power tools and safety requirements
• Valid driver’s license and clean drivers abstract preferred
• Must be a team player with supervisory skills
• Fluent in English written and oral

Responsibilities

• Layout foundations from blueprints and surveys.
• Operate excavators, packers, and bulldozers for excavation.
• Tie rebar and pour concrete; perform concrete finishing.
• Create access roads; install fencing and gates.
• Ensure safety inspections for crew and site.

Skills

Fluent English

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

First Aid / CPR

WHMIS

Ladder Safety Training

Electrical Safety Training

Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training

Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors and Managers

Job description

Wesbell is accepting resumes for Foundation Foremen to join our team. This position is responsible for overseeing and performing all tasks required to fully construct concrete foundations and create access roads and perimeter fencing for cellular tower sites.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Layout: use blueprints and surveys to determine where to place the foundation
• Excavation; operating excavators, packers, and bulldozers
• Tie rebar
• Pour concrete
• Compact backfill
• Concrete finishing
• Rock drilling, lay out holes, install rebar and grout
• Pretension rock bolts and grout
• Install fencing, both permanent and temporary
• Install entry gates
• Create access roads; remove topsoil and add gravel
• Ensure proper inspections for personal safety for self and crew
• Any other duties that may be assigned

Education (Theoretical Training):

• High school preferred
• 2 years of experience preferred
• First Aid / CPR
• Ladder Safety Training
• WHMIS
• Electrical Awareness Training
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods Training
• Proper Lifting Techniques Training
• Occupational Health and Safety for Supervisors and Managers

Job Requirements & Experience:

• Read and interpret blueprints and engineered drawings
• Experience with telecom tower foundations is an asset
• Basic knowledge of the operation and safety requirements of power tools
• Experience in operating excavators, packers, and bulldozers an asset
• Practical ability and common sense
• May be required to travel and work weekends, nights if required by customer
• Manual dexterity is required and mechanical aptitude an asset
• Have a basic understanding of electricity and electrical safety
• Valid driver’s license and a clean drivers abstract preferred
• Must be a team player and have a positive and professional attitude towards work and others
• Must possess effective supervisory skills and competently direct co-workers
• Fluent in English written and oral

Wesbell welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in working with Wesbell; however, only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted. We wish you all the best.