Paving Foreperson

VINCI Construction; Surrey; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

BA Blacktop Ltd. in the Fraser Valley region is seeking a team‑oriented Paving Foreperson to join our crew. You will lead daily work plans, supervise crews, and ensure safety, quality, and on‑time delivery on site.

Ideal candidates will have strong paving/construction knowledge, familiarity with MoTI/MMCD specs, and the ability to coordinate field operations, manage equipment, and train crew members. This role reports to the Superintendent and involves hands‑on supervision across project sites.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of paving and construction processes.
• Familiarity with MoTI, MMCD, and local government specs.
• Ability to organise field operations on site from start to finish.
• General computer skills and ability to measure lengths, surfaces and quantities.
• Experience with equipment on site and screed/paver operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work plans and supervise crews to meet deadlines.
• Monitor production, ensure quality, and optimise yield.
• Maintain site safety and enforce PPE usage and OH&S rules.
• Coordinate on-site logistics, equipment, and subcontractors.
• Prepare daily reports and timesheets.

Skills

Paving knowledge

Leadership

Safety leadership

Communication skills

WHMIS

First aid

Traffic control

Paver operation

Screed operation

Site coordination

Tools

Papyrus

Intelex

Job description

BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently looking for a team-oriented, hands‑on, and experienced Paving Foreperson to join our crew in the Fraser Valley.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

Site Safety

• Maintain strong safety and liability awareness
• Lead daily work plans and weekly Tailgate Safety meetings
• Conduct Red Alert reviews and monthly site safety inspections
• Ensure proper use of PPE by all crew members
• Identify, report, and address Near Misses and hazards as needed
• Report incidents/accidents promptly and participate in investigations
• Ensure compliance with OH&S manual and WorkSafeBC regulations
• Promote safe work practices, considering risks and liabilities
• Keep sites clean and hazard‑free
• Oversee housekeeping and equipment/vehicle cleanliness and maintenance

Coordinate/Schedule Onsite Work

• Supervise daily and weekly operations
• Monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met
• Confirm all necessary work order info is available before starting
• Review project requirements (quantities, cost codes, production rate, drawings …) with Superintendent
• Perform or verify project survey/layout as needed
• Monitor application, quantities, and production to optimise yield and plant orders
• Reinforce the disciplinary program
• Communicate schedules to all on‑site workers
• Lead and direct crew daily based on site needs
• Organise site logistics: trucks, equipment, materials, and subcontractors (flaggers, QC, sweepers, transport…)
• Maintain regular communication with plant operator
• Deliver work on time, to quality standards
• Monitor work to reduce costs and maximise efficiency

Quality of Work

• Monitor mix temperature, rolling patterns, and mat surface appearance
• Correct deficiencies and report them via NCR process
• Provide accurate mix quantities to minimise waste

Training and Development

• Monitor, train and develop crew members
• Ensure new/young workers are trained prior to complete the New Worker Program

Equipment Management

• Provide all necessary material/equipment to operators to perform daily equipment maintenance
• Ensure equipment operators perform daily maintenance, fueling, greasing, fluid level checks, and overall condition checks of equipment daily
• Ensure operators complete detailed DFERS daily/Ensure vehicle drivers complete detailed Pre‑trips daily
• Communicate equipment issues and breakdowns with the equipment department

Reporting and Record Keeping

• Complete Daily Quantity Reports and Extra Work Orders
• Prepare and submit accurate Papyrus timesheets daily
• Maintain daily notes of work site activities, issues, and instructions

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Heavy a strong and growing knowledge of paving/construction activities and processes
• Have a strong and growing knowledge of specifications (MoTI, MMCD, local government specifications)
• Ability to organise all field aspects needed on‑site to begin and complete a job
• Possess general computer skills
• Ability to measure and calculate length, surface, volumes, and quantities
• Have a working knowledge of all the equipment on site
• Have a strong knowledge of the electronic system
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong communication skills with clients and the public
• A desire to learn and teach; a passion to excel and to strive to get the most out of employees
• WHMIS
• Occupational First aid Level 1
• Traffic Control Person Training
• Papyrus Training
• Intelex Training
• Screed / Paver Operation

Desirable Qualifications

• Site Plan Reading Course (BCIT)
• Public Works Course (BCIT)
• Construction Management Courses
• Occupational First aid Level 2
• Wirtgen / Cat Equipment Training
• Heavy Duty Trailer Endorsement Training

Pay

From $45.50 per hour

Location

Project Sites Across the Fraser Valley