Paving Foreperson

BA Blacktop Ltd. is currently looking for a team-oriented, hands‑on, and experienced Paving Foreperson to join our crew in the Fraser Valley.

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

Site Safety

• Maintain strong safety and liability awareness
• Lead daily work plans and weekly Tailgate Safety meetings
• Conduct Red Alert reviews and monthly site safety inspections
• Ensure proper use of PPE by all crew members
• Identify, report, and address Near Misses and hazards as needed
• Report incidents/accidents promptly and participate in investigations
• Ensure compliance with OH&S manual and WorkSafeBC regulations
• Promote safe work practices, considering risks and liabilities
• Keep sites clean and hazard‑free
• Oversee housekeeping and equipment/vehicle cleanliness and maintenance

Coordinate/Schedule Onsite Work

• Supervise daily and weekly operations
• Monitor progress and ensure deadlines are met
• Confirm all necessary work order info is available before starting
• Review project requirements (quantities, cost codes, production rate, drawings …) with Superintendent
• Perform or verify project survey/layout as needed
• Monitor application, quantities, and production to optimise yield and plant orders
• Reinforce the disciplinary program
• Communicate schedules to all on‑site workers
• Lead and direct crew daily based on site needs
• Organise site logistics: trucks, equipment, materials, and subcontractors (flaggers, QC, sweepers, transport…)
• Maintain regular communication with plant operator
• Deliver work on time, to quality standards
• Monitor work to reduce costs and maximise efficiency

Quality of Work

• Monitor mix temperature, rolling patterns, and mat surface appearance
• Correct deficiencies and report them via NCR process
• Provide accurate mix quantities to minimise waste

Training and Development

• Monitor, train and develop crew members
• Ensure new/young workers are trained prior to complete the New Worker Program

Equipment Management

• Provide all necessary material/equipment to operators to perform daily equipment maintenance
• Ensure equipment operators perform daily maintenance, fueling, greasing, fluid level checks, and overall condition checks of equipment daily
• Ensure operators complete detailed DFERS daily/Ensure vehicle drivers complete detailed Pre‑trips daily
• Communicate equipment issues and breakdowns with the equipment department

Reporting and Record Keeping

• Complete Daily Quantity Reports and Extra Work Orders
• Prepare and submit accurate Papyrus timesheets daily
• Maintain daily notes of work site activities, issues, and instructions

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Heavy a strong and growing knowledge of paving/construction activities and processes
• Have a strong and growing knowledge of specifications (MoTI, MMCD, local government specifications)
• Ability to organise all field aspects needed on‑site to begin and complete a job
• Possess general computer skills
• Ability to measure and calculate length, surface, volumes, and quantities
• Have a working knowledge of all the equipment on site
• Have a strong knowledge of the electronic system
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong communication skills with clients and the public
• A desire to learn and teach; a passion to excel and to strive to get the most out of employees
• WHMIS
• Occupational First aid Level 1
• Traffic Control Person Training
• Papyrus Training
• Intelex Training
• Screed / Paver Operation

Desirable Qualifications

• Site Plan Reading Course (BCIT)
• Public Works Course (BCIT)
• Construction Management Courses
• Occupational First aid Level 2
• Wirtgen / Cat Equipment Training
• Heavy Duty Trailer Endorsement Training

Pay

From $45.50 per hour

Location

Project Sites Across the Fraser Valley