Grade Foreman

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Brampton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced Civil Site Foreperson to oversee earthworks, grading and site-development on commercial and industrial projects across the Greater Toronto Area. This hands-on leadership role requires coordinating operators, labour crews and materials while ensuring safety and quality.

You will translate plans to daily priorities, track productivity, supervise field crews, and maintain accurate site records.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of relevant construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings and project specs.
• Proven track record directing crews and coordinating field production.
• Familiarity with GPS-enabled equipment and digital layout tools.
• Strong communication, organization and safety commitment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to GTA projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily activities of operators, labourers and field personnel.
• Translate project plans into daily and weekly work priorities.
• Coordinate labour, heavy equipment and materials usage.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship and site conditions per shift.
• Support excavation, grading, and site-development activities.
• Use grade-control or survey tech to verify elevations and work.
• Interpret drawings, grading plans and specs.
• Escalate scheduling concerns and help develop solutions.
• Coordinate upcoming material, equipment and staffing needs.
• Maintain accurate labour, production, quality and site records.
• Lead toolbox talks and safety inspections; promote care of equipment.
• Keep a clean, orderly and professional worksite; assist as needed.

Skills

Site leadership

Reading civil drawings

Planning manpower

Safety focus

Communication

Tools

GPS-enabled equipment

Grade-control systems

Digital survey layout

Job description

Civil Site Foreperson – Earthworks and Grading

Greater Toronto Area, Ontario

Heavy Civil Construction | Commercial and Industrial Projects

Full-Time | Field-Based

Expected Union Compensation $110-140K| Company Vehicle and Fuel Card

The Opportunity

An established heavy civil contractor is looking for an experienced Civil Site Foreperson to support earthworks, grading and site-development projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

This is a hands‑on field leadership position for someone who understands how to organize civil construction work, lead equipment operators and labour crews, and maintain steady production without compromising safety or workmanship.

The successful candidate will take ownership of daily field execution while working with the broader construction team to address changing site conditions, manage resources and keep work progressing against schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the daily activities of operators, labourers and other field personnel.
• Translate project plans into practical daily and weekly work priorities.
• Coordinate the use of labour, heavy equipment and construction materials.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship and site conditions throughout each shift.
• Support excavation, rough grading, fine grading and general site‑development activities.
• Use digital grade‑control, survey or layout technology to verify elevations and completed work.
• Interpret civil drawings, grading plans and applicable project specifications.
• Recognize constructability issues, incomplete information and differences between drawings and field conditions.
• Escalate technical or scheduling concerns and assist in developing practical solutions.
• Coordinate upcoming material, equipment and staffing requirements with the construction team.
• Confirm that incoming materials meet project requirements and are available when needed.
• Maintain accurate records covering labour, equipment, production, quality and site activity.
• Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings, inspections and other required safety activities.
• Promote proper care and organization of company equipment, tools and materials.
• Maintain an orderly and professional worksite.
• Assist directly with field activities when required to maintain progress.
• Communicate effectively with subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to look‑ahead planning and the coordination of upcoming phases of work.

What You Bring

• At least five years of relevant construction experience.
• Strong practical knowledge of excavation, grading, earthmoving or comparable civil construction activities.
• Previous responsibility for directing crews or coordinating field production.
• Ability to read and interpret civil drawings, site plans and specifications.
• Familiarity with GPS‑enabled equipment, grade‑control systems or digital construction layout.
• Sound judgment when dealing with production challenges and changing field conditions.
• Ability to plan manpower, equipment and materials around project requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• A consistent commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to complete field reports and other project documentation accurately.
• Valid driver’s licence with the ability to travel to active projects throughout the GTA.
• Flexibility to work construction schedules that may vary according to operational requirements.
• Ability to perform the physical duties associated with an active civil construction site.

Experience delivering commercial, industrial or large‑scale site‑development projects would be particularly valuable.

Compensation And Benefits

The position offers:

• Competitive union compensation
• Applicable union pension and benefit provisions.
• Company‑provided vehicle.
• Fuel card.
• Stable, full‑time employment with an established contractor.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of civil construction projects.
• Modern equipment and construction technology.
• Opportunities for continued growth and increased field responsibility.

Why Consider This Position?

This opportunity offers meaningful responsibility within an experienced construction operation. You will have the authority to influence how work is planned and executed while remaining actively involved in field operations.

The company values capable construction professionals who communicate clearly, take ownership of their work and understand the importance of balancing production, quality and safety.