heavy construction crew foreman/woman

Government of Canada; Alberta; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Alberta seeks a supervisor to oversee construction and maintenance operations related to water mains and pipelines. The role includes ensuring safety regulations are adhered to while supervising a team. Candidates should have 3-5 years of related experience and be prepared for physically demanding work. Health and dental benefits are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Travel expenses paid by employer

Qualifications

• 3 to less than 5 years of experience.
• Able to work in physically demanding environments.
• Experience with water mains and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Supervise workers and projects.
• Train or arrange for training.

Skills

Supervision

Training

Health and safety regulations

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Outdoors
• Underground
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Sewers and water mains

Responsibilities Tasks

• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Supervise workers and projects
• Train or arrange for training
• Perform same duties as workers supervised

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Experience and specialization

• Equipment and machinery experience
  • Water mains

Type of industry experience

• Pipelines

Construction specialization

• Underground and tunnel work
• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Additional information

Security and safety

• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Other benefits