Ironworker Foreman – Shutdown & Turnaround Work

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp provided

Travel to site

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. in Fort McMurray, Alberta, is hiring a Foreman to execute shutdowns and turnarounds, lead Journeyperson and Apprentice Ironworkers, and oversee maintenance planning.

You will coordinate safety, schedules, and documentation for time-sensitive projects in oil & gas and heavy industrial environments. The role requires 3–5 years foreman experience, a Journeyperson Ironworker certification, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Registered Journeyperson Ironworker certification is required.
• 3-5 years foreman experience is required.
• Proven experience in shutdowns, turnarounds, or outage maintenance in oil & gas or heavy industrial environments is required.
• Experience on time-sensitive, schedule-driven projects with shifting priorities.
• Ability to work 10-12+ hour shifts, overtime, and consecutive days during shutdowns.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance.

Responsibilities

• Execute shutdown and turnaround rigging scopes.
• Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to Journeyperson and Apprentice Ironworkers.
• Forecast, coordinate, and oversee preventative maintenance requirements.
• Ensure the safety of the crew, equipment, and work environment.
• Adapting to changing priorities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Daily paperwork and toolbox talks.
• Maintain high productivity and quality during extended shifts and compressed timelines.
• Maintain and update maintenance schedules, tracking systems, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Foreman and supervision to ensure correct sequencing of operations.
• Trains, supports, and offers guidance to new employees.
• Inspects work fronts regularly and ensures schedules are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Team Coordination

Safety Compliance

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Registered Journeyperson Ironworker certification

3-5 years foreman experience

Job description

Take your Skills to the Next Shutdown - Now Hiring!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Execute shutdown and turnaround rigging scopes
• Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to Journeyperson and Apprentice Ironworkers
• Forecast, coordinate, and oversee preventative maintenance requirements
• Ensure the safety of the crew, equipment, and work environment
• Adapting to changing priorities in a time-sensitive environment
• Daily paperwork and conduct daily toolbox talks
• Maintain high productivity and quality during extended shifts and compressed timelines
• Maintain and update maintenance schedules, tracking systems, and documentation to ensure accurate record-keeping and effective planning
• Coordinate and communicates with the other Foreman and Supervision to ensure the correct sequencing of operations
• Trains, supports, and offers guidance to new employees
• Inspects work fronts regularly and ensures schedules are followed

Qualifications:

• Registered Journeyperson Ironworker certification
• 3-5 years previous experience in a foreman role
• Proven experience in shutdowns, turnarounds, or outage maintenance in oil & gas or heavy industrial environments
• Experience working on time-sensitive, schedule-driven projects with shifting priorities
• Ability to work 10-12+ hour shifts, overtime, and consecutive days during shutdowns
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance

Working Conditions:

• Travel provided
• Various shifts available
• Work in all weather conditions
• Weekly payment of wages
• Extended health benefits provided by CLAC
• Camp provided

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We're experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.