Grading Foreman

Capital Paving; Guelph; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Grading Foreman to lead and coordinate paving and road building projects in the Guelph area. This full-time, seasonal role offers a competitive hourly wage and the potential for growth within the company. You will oversee a team, manage project progress, and ensure safety standards are met. Join a supportive and positive work environment where your contributions are valued and rewarded. If you have a passion for construction and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Benefits after three months

Pension after one year

Access to a company truck

All tools and equipment provided

Opportunities for promotion

Positive working atmosphere

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in civil construction with road building/grading.
• Strong knowledge of construction health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise a grading crew on construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and project timelines.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Grading experience

Excavation experience

Leadership skills

Construction health and safety standards

Timekeeping management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grading/excavation equipment

GPS control system

Job description

Job Description

Job sites located mainly within Waterloo and Guelph region.

Full-time, seasonal role (April to mid-December) with possibility to transition to a permanent role.

Monday - Friday, 7 am – 5:30 pm, with occasional overtime and weekend work required.

Crew leadership opportunity, with potential for company advancement – we promote from within!

25-$32 per hour, depending on experience + benefits.

Are you ready to pave your way to a great career with one of Ontario’s best construction companies? If so, look no further. We’re Capital Paving and we have what you’re looking for. We’re a full-service road building company and a leader in the heavy civil construction industry in Ontario. We’re committed to maintaining the highest standards towards our environment, our people and their safety, the communities we operate in, and the quality of work we perform.

Position Overview

We’re in search of an experienced Grading Foreman to provide onsite support, coordination, and leadership on our paving and road building construction projects. Your tasks will include:

1. Day-to-day coordination of your assigned grading crew (typically 4-5 people/crew).
2. Directing and supervising crew labour and tasks.
3. Coordinating with supervisors and project managers to establish scope of projects and providing input for job site scheduling.
4. Overseeing job site/project progress, making sure we are on track to meet project timelines and estimates.
5. Coordinating trucking requirements with dispatch.
6. Coordinating with material and equipment suppliers and ensuring working order of all equipment on site.
7. Completing and submitting daily safety protocol paperwork.
8. Keeping track of crew labour hours and reporting timekeeping paperwork to payroll.

Working with Capital Paving

When it comes to finding a great company to work for, you won’t do any better than Capital Paving. We take care to invest in our team and strive to make sure that every one of our employees enjoys a friendly, supportive, and positive work environment. We value initiative, reward hard work, and recognize our team’s contributions. We’re proud to have been recognized as one of Canada’s best-managed companies for eight consecutive years since 2010! As part of our team, here’s what else you’ll enjoy:

1. Steady, full-time work, Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 5 pm.
2. Competitive hourly wage, $25-32/hr (+ overtime available).
3. Benefits after three months, and pension after one year with us.
4. Clear path for growth – opportunities for promotion from within.
5. Access to a company truck and all tools and equipment provided.
6. Positive working atmosphere with a highly supportive, knowledgeable, and easy to get along with team.

Qualifications

This is a physically strenuous job which requires you to be on your feet for the duration of your shift, and includes frequent heavy lifting. You will work outdoors, and will be required to work in all weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. In addition to the physical requirements, here’s what we’re looking for:

1. 3+ years’ experience working as a civil construction worker with general road building/grading experience (e.g. parking lots, highways).
2. Excavation experience.
3. Experience using grading/excavation equipment and tools.
4. Experience working in a foreman/lead role, including experience directing crew tasks/labour, and overseeing project progress.
5. Strong understanding and working knowledge of construction health and safety standards.
6. Experience completing safety protocol paperwork.
7. Experience managing crew timekeeping for payroll purposes.

And here’s what would be a plus:

1. MTO experience.
2. Working knowledge of GPS control system.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.
4. First aid certificate and/or training.

You’re a goal-oriented leader, who knows how to communicate effectively with your crew and other project stakeholders. You’re driven to get projects done, while meeting the highest quality standards – you never cut corners. If this sounds like you, then we want to meet you.

How to Apply

Our online application gives you the chance to apply as more than just a resume. We’ll assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, which should take 10 to 15 minutes to complete. After submitting, you'll be able to view your results.

We strive to build diverse teams that reflect the community, and encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us using the “Help” button. We will review all applications and look forward to hearing from you.