Grade Foreman

Fidelity Group; Canada; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Group is seeking an experienced Grade Foreman to lead a field crew in civil/highway construction across Canada. You will interpret plans, schedule materials and crews, maintain logs, and ensure OHSA and safety policy compliance while guiding a team to meet project milestones.

The role requires 3+ years in field crew management and at least 5 years in construction, with knowledge of OTM Book 7 and grading templates. Travel and long hours may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years field crew management within civil/highway construction.
• Minimum 5 years of construction experience.
• Knowledge of OTM Book 7.
• Ability to interpret grading templates and cross-sections.
• Experience with highway widening and interchange construction (preferred).
• Knowledge of survey controls and grade checking.
• Proficient in reading civil construction drawings.
• Experience working in environmentally sensitive areas.
• Valid Class G driver's license.
• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily crew huddles to set production goals and expectations.
• Lead a crew of craft workers including carpenters, labourers, and equipment operators.
• Interpret blueprints and job documents to plan work effectively.
• Plan and schedule materials, equipment, and crew activities.
• Maintain daily job logs and diaries.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company safety policies.
• Lead safety meetings and enforce safe work practices.
• Communicate goals clearly and lead by example.
• Train and mentor crew members.
• Collaborate with the project team to meet milestones and deliver successful projects.
• Oversee field quality control and liaise with inspectors, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate with project owners and ensure compliance with environmental and local requirements.
• Identify risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Flag out-of-scope work and assist with change management.
• Uphold company standards for professionalism and customer service.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field crew management

Civil construction

Highway construction

Interpreting blueprints

GPS surveying

Safety compliance

Scheduling crew

Mentoring crew

Change management

Regulatory awareness

Tools

GPS surveying equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Grade Foreman to join our high-growth organization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, driven individual with strong leadership skills who takes pride in their work. The Foreman plays a key role in meeting project deadlines and supporting overall customer satisfaction.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead daily crew huddles to set production goals and expectations


• Lead a crew of craft workers including carpenters, labourers, and equipment operators


• Interpret blueprints and job documents to plan work effectively


• Plan and schedule materials, equipment, and crew activities


• Maintain daily job logs and diaries


• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and company safety policies


• Lead safety meetings and enforce safe work practices


• Communicate goals clearly and lead by example


• Train and mentor crew members


• Collaborate with the project team to meet milestones and deliver successful projects


• Oversee field quality control and liaise with inspectors, subcontractors, and regulatory bodies


• Coordinate with project owners and ensure compliance with environmental and local requirements


• Identify risks and support mitigation strategies


• Flag out-of-scope work and assist with change management


• Uphold company standards for professionalism and customer service


• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times


• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in field crew management within civil/highway construction


• Minimum 5 years of construction experience


• Knowledge of OTM Book 7


• Ability to interpret grading templates and cross-sections


• Experience with GPS surveying and base station setup (asset)


• Experience with highway widening and interchange construction (preferred)


• Knowledge of survey controls and grade checking


• Proficient in reading civil construction drawings


• Experience working in environmentally sensitive areas


• Valid Class G driver’s license


• Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and travel as required

Hiring & Application Process

Fidelity Group of Companies welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Fidelity Engineering & Construction

Fidelity Engineering & Construction operates as a general contractor in the heavy civil construction sector, delivering infrastructure that supports Canada’s transportation networks, environmental systems, and public assets.

We work primarily with federal, provincial, and public-sector clients, providing end-to-end construction services on projects that demand advanced technical expertise, careful coordination, and a deep understanding of regulatory and environmental requirements.

Our work is defined not by a checklist of services, but by our ability to manage complexity, adapt to site-specific challenges, and deliver durable, long-term solutions.

As the Fidelity Group of Companies continues to evolve in their respective industries, we have only begun our journey of what we are capable of achieving. The success of our business can be attributed to the incredible group of talented professionals that already make up our team here at Fidelity. It is our goal to be not only an industry leader, but also to ensure that our team members are continually provided with challenging, meaningful and dynamic opportunities.