Site Foreman: Lead On-Site Construction & Safety

yorkgroup; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

York is seeking a Site Foreman to support the Site Superintendent in overseeing on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing teams of skilled workers, coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety regulations, and liaising with the project management team for smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience, be able to lift up to 50 pounds,

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Experience on light industrial and commercial projects.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence required.
• NCSO strongly preferred.
• Journeyman Carpenter preferred.
• Fall protection, AWP and forklift tickets & experience required.
• First aid training preferred.
• Collaborative and flexible approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced organization meeting deadlines.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to team members.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication with trades
• Site coordination of workforce (sub-trades, suppliers, and field workers)
• Conduct site safety orientation and weekly safety meetings with sub-trades
• Implement and enforce the requirements of OHS and York Construction Health and Safety Program
• Responsible for field documentation such as daily logs and safety inspections
• Coordinate materials in and out
• Supervision of smaller projects
• Some manual labour may be required

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

York is seeking a Site Foreman to support the Site Superintendent in overseeing on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing teams of skilled workers, coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety regulations, and liaising with the project management team for smooth operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience, be able to lift up to 50 pounds,