Powerline Foreman

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LOA provided

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a working Foreman to lead a field crew on utility construction projects, with a strong focus on transmission and distribution work.

Typically overseeing a 4-person crew, the Foreman is accountable for daily field execution, safety leadership, and quality delivery in accordance with utility standards and client expectations. This role is suited for experienced tradespeople stepping into leadership while maintaining hands-on involvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in utility construction or related trade work.
• Live Line (energized) distribution experience required.
• Experience with rubber glove, hot stick, or equivalent Live Line methods (required).
• Proven field leadership and problem-solving ability.
• Working knowledge of drawings, specifications, and safety protocols.
• Comfortable using digital field tools (timesheets, forms, logs).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work in remote and active job site environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct crew activities in alignment with work plans and daily assignments.
• Ensure tasks are clearly understood and executed safely and efficiently.
• Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment required for daily work.
• Address field issues and elevate as needed to maintain progress.
• Execute energized (Live Line) work in accordance with approved procedures and switching plans.
• Conduct daily tailboards and field-level hazard assessments.
• Enforce PPE, permitting, and safe work practices.
• Lead safety discussions focused on energized hazards, minimum approach distances, and Live Line protocols.
• Support incident reporting, safety observations, and corrective actions.
• Model and reinforce a strong safety culture.
• Ensure work meets specifications, drawings, and client requirements.
• Support installation checklists, material verification, and photo documentation.
• Identify and escalation non-conforming work.
• Prepare work areas for inspections and client walkdowns.
• Maintain compliance with utility distribution standards and energized work procedures.
• Track crew time and material usage; submit accurate daily reports.
• Monitor productivity and identify delays or inefficiencies.
• Ensure proper use, care, and storage of equipment and materials.
• Act as primary point of contact for the assigned crew.
• Coordinate with other field leaders on adjacent work.
• Participate in coordination meetings and clearly communicate direction.
• Support onboarding and development of junior crew members.

Skills

Live Line experience

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Read drawings & specifications

Valid driver’s license

Equipment & tool handling

Tools

Timesheets & field logs

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

Position Summary

This is a working Foreman position responsible for leading a field crew on utility construction projects, with a strong focus on transmission and distribution work.

Typically overseeing a 4-person crew, the Foreman is accountable for daily field execution, safety leadership, and quality delivery in accordance with utility standards and client expectations.

This role is suited for experienced tradespeople stepping into leadership while maintaining strong hands‑on involvement in high-voltage environments.

Core Responsibilities

Daily Crew Leadership & Field Execution

• Direct crew activities in alignment with work plans and daily assignments
• Ensure tasks are clearly understood and executed safely and efficiently
• Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment required for daily work
• Address field issues and elevate as needed to maintain progress
• Execute energized (Live Line) work in accordance with approved procedures and switching plans

Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Conduct daily tailboards and field-level hazard assessments
• Enforce PPE, permitting, and safe work practices
• Lead safety discussions focused on energized hazards, minimum approach distances, and Live Line protocols
• Support incident reporting, safety observations, and corrective actions
• Model and reinforce a strong safety culture

Quality Assurance & Task Readiness

• Ensure work meets specifications, drawings, and client requirements
• Support installation checklists, material verification, and photo documentation
• Identify and escalation non-conforming work
• Prepare work areas for inspections and client walkdowns
• Maintain compliance with utility distribution standards and energized work procedures

Time, Tools & Productivity Tracking

• Track crew time and material usage; submit accurate daily reports
• Monitor productivity and identify delays or inefficiencies
• Ensure proper use, care, and storage of equipment and materials

Communication, Team Coordination & Leadership

• Act as primary point of contact for the assigned crew
• Coordinate with other field leaders on adjacent work
• Participate in coordination meetings and clearly communicate direction
• Support onboarding and development of junior crew members

Qualifications & Skills

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in utility construction or related trade work
• Strong technical competency in transmission and distribution work
• Live Line (energized) distribution experience required
• Experience with rubber glove, hot stick, or equivalent Live Line methods (required)
• Proven field leadership and problem-solving ability
• Working knowledge of drawings, specifications, and safety protocols
• Comfortable using digital field tools (timesheets, forms, logs)
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in remote and active job site environments

Additional Information

• LOA provided
• Field-based role with active job site conditions

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.