Water and Sewer Foreman

Firma Contracting Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Firma Contracting Inc. is seeking an experienced Water and Sewer Foreman for projects across Western Canada. This role includes supervising crews, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. The company offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits

Competitive wages for out of town work

LOA and benefits

Matching RRSPs

Work / life balance

Training opportunities

Potential for winter work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as an Underground Foreperson.
• Valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract.
• First Aid and other certifications are considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality management and ensure project specifications are met.
• Manage health and safety concerns and site maintenance.
• Lead inspections and address deficiencies on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Job description

Water and Sewer Foreman (OUT OF TOWN WORK)

Firma Contracting is currently seeking an experienced Water and Sewer Foreman to work on underground / water & sewer projects across Western Canada. We offer competitive wages for out of town work, LOA, benefits, matching RRSPs, work / life balance, great opportunity for advancement, training and potential for work over the winter.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Quality management – working with project management and survey / consultant teams to ensure that workmanship meets / exceeds specifications
• Health and safety management including hazard identification and analysis, worker competencies and HSE reporting
• Schedule management – ensure project timelines are maintained
• Provide supervision on site and daily direction to crew
• Delegation of tasks for all crew members
• Site maintenance – management of site housekeeping in accordance with client and company guidelines
• Lead inspections and incidents - address deficiencies / issues through corrective actions
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience as an Underground Foreperson with sewer & water projects
• Underground utility rehabilitation / replacement experience is an asset
• Strong time management skills – able to keep crews to task and maintain an established work schedule to complete the projects in a timely fashion
• Organized and able to complete regular project documentation
• Able to work independently and follow instruction from the superintendent
• Able to support other positions as needed
• Strong communication skills – able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
• Proven leadership capabilities and able to mentor workers for advancement
• First Aid and other certifications are considered assets
• Valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract

Required Certifications:

The following valid certifications are mandatory

• CSTS 2020
• WHMIS 2015
• Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Standard First Aid
• Leadership for Safety Excellence
• Confined Space Entry
• Fall Protection