Foreperson

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada John Aarts Group Ltd. Full time
Salary:

J-AAR is forging a future as a premier construction leader in Canada, rooted in the founding vision of John and Loralee Aarts in 1982 with a commitment to foster an environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential, supported by the belief in others more than they believe in themselves.


We empower our team members to unlock their full potential on collaborative construction projects, with transformative results for our customers, communities, and individuals engaged in all the projects we are involved in.

We are seeking a Foreperson who is aspiring to reach their potential in the field of construction, reporting to the Site Superintendent. J-AAR Excavating is part of the John Aarts Group responsible for heavy civil contracting.

Environment

The Foreperson is primarily "non-working" and is responsible for supervising crews on construction sites. They ensure that duties are being completed in an efficient, effective, and safe manner. They contribute to the success of projects through careful organization and planning. Overtime as necessary to meet project deadlines.

How you will make an IMPACT

  • Provide guidance to crews to ensure compliance with design, project specifications, regulations, and safety codes
  • Ensure crew complies with all Health and Safety policies and regulations
  • Facilitate mandatory toolbox talks
  • Ensure completion of daily job hazard assessments
  • Ensure completion of any safety/incident investigations
  • Verify the quantity of necessary personal protective equipment and the replacement of any equipment that is damaged
  • Verify that crew members complete vehicle and equipment safety inspections
  • Aid with the planning, organizing, direction, control, and evaluation of construction projects onsite from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget
  • Inspect and measure work completed
  • Ensure that proper materials and quantities of materials are onsite each day prior to daily work commencing
  • Represent the company to the public appropriately and maintain good working relationships with client representatives and consulting engineers
  • Work with crew to overcome any work challenges
  • Periodically reassess daily goals to meet forecasted production
  • Maintain two-week look ahead and communicate to client, subcontractors, and site superintendent
  • Address and resolve any issues that may arise between crew members
  • Promote a positive team environment
  • Complete administrative duties onsite including daily logs and photos, health and safety reports, quality reports, compliance reports, incident reports, timesheets, packing slips, weigh tickets and any other documentation as required
  • May be asked to assist Site Superintendent with recommending personnel actions such as hiring, releasing, promotions and discipline
  • Other duties as assigned

How you WOW us

  • High School Diploma or GED preferred
  • Flexible regarding hours worked and travel time
  • Ability to coach, mentor and teach crew members
  • 2-5 years construction site supervision experience
  • Proficient in the principle of civil construction: sewer and waterman, dry utilities, road and parking lot construction, earth works, and grading
  • Working knowledge of practices, procedures and documentation for fall protection, traffic control, hoisting and rigging, electrical hazards, signaller instructions, utility locates, and confined space
  • Takes responsibility and acts with integrity
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Valid G Class Driver's License with clean abstract
  • Ability to keep accurate records
  • Basic computer skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to Health & Safety
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Must be able to read blue-prints, workorders, shop drawings and locates in order to successfully complete jobs

How we TAKE CARE of our PEOPLE

  • Great team and work environment
  • Training provided
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Referral bonuses
  • A team member focused culture with a common objective of finding out what we are capable of and reaching our potential
  • We Celebrate our Achievements: holiday parties, BBQs, fishing derby, sporting event tickets, golf days, and so much more
  • IUOE union member after completion of probationary period, as part of the union agreement you will be included in:
    • RRSP contributions
    • Boot allowance as per agreement
    • Benefit contributions
    • Vacation pay

Visit us at: www.j-

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

J-AAR welcomes all applicants and is committed to a diverse workforce. If you require accommodation, please contact the People and Culture Department.

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