Job Overview

Reporting to the Construction Manager, as the Site Foreman / Foreperson , you are responsible for providing support to ensure all site work is carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with quality standards.

You also inspect and remedy framing deficiencies.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :

• Assisting Site Superintendent with activities relative to supervision of site employees, ensuring compliance with quality standards, policies, procedures and safety regulations.
• Conducting framing deficiency inspections and following up to ensure all corrective actions are implemented.
• Liaising with municipal inspectors and structural engineers.
• Reading and interpreting project drawings and specifications to prepare schedules and reports.
• Installing fire stopping and back framing, and performing repair work as necessary.
• Operating and maintaining a variety of tools and equipment.
• Ensuring compliance with Qualico’s Safety Program.

As our ideal candidate, you are

• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• A creative thinker; you identify new ideas, techniques and opportunities to improve performance and productivity.
• A leader; you develop and improve the skills of others through effective coaching and guidance.
• A creative problem solver; you think outside the box for solutions without fear of failure.

Essential Requirements

• High School diploma, or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of construction experience.
• Experience as a foreman is preferred.
• Extensive understanding of tools, materials and equipment for construction site is required.
• Physically able to carry out basic construction duties.
• Knowledge of building codes and different construction techniques for different types of work is considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.

Preferred Requirements

• Red Seal in Carpentry is preferred.
• Supervisory experience as a team lead is an asset.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Consistently meeting customer expectations.
• Staying current on technical job skills.

Work Conditions

You primarily work on site during regular business hours. Work will have exposure to noise from equipment / machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust.

Travel to the regional office or other site locations is required. Overtime may occasionally be required.