Lead Hand – URD Volker Stevin Contracting Calgary, AB Seasonal Application Deadline: 16/05/2025

Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Lead Hand, where your leadership and safety skills will be pivotal in managing crews for shallow underground utilities. This role emphasizes teamwork and safety, ensuring that all work meets project specifications while fostering a supportive environment for professional growth. With a commitment to excellence and community service, this is an opportunity to contribute to diverse infrastructure projects while enjoying long-term career prospects and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to take on a hands-on challenge in a dynamic team, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits

Employer RRSP contributions

Long-term career opportunities

Training and development courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in shallow utility construction.
• Leadership experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support safety culture and conduct safety meetings.
• Monitor work quality and maintain accurate records.
• Assist in planning and provide training for new hires.

Skills

Shallow Utility Construction

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

At Volker Stevin, our employees are key to the success of every project, contributing to the legacy we build within the communities we serve. If you’re ready to take on a challenging, hands-on role where safety, teamwork, and growth are paramount, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction.

Reporting to the Foreman, the Lead Hand will support the Foreman in managing the crew responsible for the installation and maintenance of shallow underground utilities (electrical, gas, telecommunication, street lighting) for Fortis and Enmax projects. The role involves assisting in crew management and acting as a point of contact to ensure all work is completed safely, effectively, and according to project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the safety culture by promoting a safe and productive work environment.
2. Conduct safety meetings and hazard assessments to identify risks and ensure safety compliance.
3. Act as a leader in the absence of the foreman, delegating tasks as needed.
4. Ensure all team members wear required PPE and follow safety protocols.
5. Assist with planning to maintain a safe, organized job site.
6. Provide orientation and training for new hires on tasks and equipment.
7. Monitor work quality to meet project standards and specifications.
8. Maintain accurate records of job site activities for tracking and compliance.
9. Assist with documentation, including daily reports, safety meetings, and incident reports.
10. Perform outdoor work in various weather conditions, including exposure to dust and asphalt.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in shallow utility construction.
• Leadership experience is an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean Driver’s Abstract (no more than 6 demerits, no major infractions).

What We Offer

• 100% employer-paid health and wellness benefits.
• Employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees.
• Long-term career opportunities with an average employee tenure of 7.3 years.
• Training and development through over 500 courses.
• Supportive environment that values your growth and success.

Our Commitment to Safety and Culture

Safety is a core value at Volker Stevin. We embed safety in every aspect of our work, ensuring a secure environment for our employees, families, and communities.

We foster a culture of integrity, humility, and support. Our team is empowered, valued, and respected, with a shared commitment to our people and our work.

Projects and Opportunities

We undertake diverse projects from large infrastructure to specialized developments, providing our employees with opportunities to learn, innovate, and advance their careers.

Join Our Team

Note: Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.

Thank you for your interest. We review all applications carefully; only those closely matching the role will be contacted.

About Volker Stevin Contracting

Since 1978, we have been a leader in civil construction in Calgary, specializing in utilities, paving, and infrastructure projects. Our family of companies includes Volker Stevin Canada, Volker Stevin Contracting, and others, committed to excellence and community service.

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