Sheet Metal Foreperson

Wildstone Construction and Engineering Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Crew housing

Flights to site and Living Out Allow.

Living Out Allowance

Full benefits

RRSP program

Job summary

Wildstone Construction and Engineering Ltd. is seeking a Sheet Metal Lead/Foreperson to oversee on-site ductwork installation, ventilation systems, and make-up air projects across BC, the Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

You will lead the sheet metal crew, align daily and weekly goals with the project schedule, and ensure QA/QC standards are met while maintaining safety compliance. The role involves travel to multiple locations, 10-hour shifts on a 21/7 rotation, with crew housing, flights

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as Sheet Metal Lead/Foreperson in construction
• Red Seal Sheet Metal Journeyperson required
• Strong knowledge of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Dependable self-starter, punctual and productive
• Commitment to safety and equipment upkeep
• Proficient with MS Office 365, Bluebeam; familiarity with Procore and Outbuild

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage work schedules to keep projects on track
• Ensure work meets specifications and codes
• Interpret blueprints and drawings; adhere to project specs
• Repair ducts, hoods and related air systems for efficiency
• Handle tools and equipment safely and maintain gear
• Uphold safety standards; lead team in safety compliance
• Willing to take on additional tasks as needed

Skills

Sheet Metal Lead

HVAC knowledge

Safety leadership

Blueprint interpretation

MS Office 365

Bluebeam

Procore

Education

Red Seal Sheet Metal Journeyperson

Tools

MS Office 365

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Reporting to the Mechanical Operations Manager, you’ll be the one setting daily and weekly goals that align with the overall project schedule and plan, completing 1-week and 6-week look aheads, and leading the Sheet Metal team on site to meet project targets.

You’ll travel for work to locations throughout BC, the Yukon and occasionally the Northwest Territories. Our crews typically work 21/7 rotations, travel in and out of various locations, work 10-hour shifts on average. Perks include well-maintained crew housing, flights to and from site from the nearest airport, a Living Out Allowance, full benefits, and an RRSP program.

As our newest Sheet Metal Lead, your expertise and attention to detail will be key as you install ductwork, ventilation systems, and make-up air systems, ensuring everything is aligned with the plans and specifications. Alongside the Site Superintendent, you monitor QA/QC, identifying and addressing any quality concerns, and you’ll see to it that your team's scope of work on a project gets completed on time.

Here’s what you’ll do:

• Plan and manage work schedules, adjusting as needed to keep things on track.
• Ensure that everything under your scope is built to specifications and is compliant with codes/regulations.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings and work with specifications.
• Repair existing air and heat ducts and hoods, ensuring continued efficiency.
• Handle tools and equipment with care, making sure everything stays in great shape.
• Safety is a top priority. You’ve set the standard for safety with your team. You ensure all measures meet or exceed regulatory requirements and safety is top of mind at all times.

We value flexibility, so you'll also be ready to take on other tasks as needed.

A little about Wildstone. We’re family-owned and operated, we take on projects in some of the most remote, challenging and exciting locations in western and northern Canada, and our goal is to always make a positive impact through community involvement where we work.

Here’s what you bring to the role:

• You bring a minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a Sheet Metal Lead/Foreperson in the construction industry
• You're a Red Seal Sheet Metal Journeyperson
• You have a strong working knowledge of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning – HVAC.
• You’re dependable and a self-starter – you show up to work on time and get the job done.
• Safety is not an afterthought – you have a history of working safely and making sure equipment is in the best working order possible.
• You’re proficient with MS Office 365, Bluebeam and are familiar with Procore and OUtbuild
• You already hold or are willing to obtain Leadership for Safety Excellence, Fall protection, WHMIS 2015, Elevated Work Platform, and Level 1 First Aid.