General Foreman

3 weeks ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Vice-President Facilities & Operations - Trades & Infrastructure Maintenance

**Salary range** $101,559.90 to $110,457.10

**Hours per week** 40

**Grade** 12

**Posted date** October 28, 2024

**Closing date** November 8, 2024

**Position Type** Full Time - Operating Funded

**Description**:
This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits.

**Location - **This role is in-person at North Campus, South Campus, Campus Saint-Jean, and the University of Alberta Botanic Garden.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. **Learn more**.**

**Working for the Department/Faculty**

Trades Infrastructure & Maintenance (within University Services, Operations & Finance) is responsible for the maintenance of building infrastructure assets (ex: base building system equipment) across the University's main and other campuses. The University's building portfolio consists of a diverse collection of commercial buildings (including classrooms, research labs, athletic facilities, teaching labs, administrative and common spaces) that are supported by a wide range of mechanical and electrical base building systems of all ages. The main campus is supported by a district energy distribution system. In addition to the technical challenges that are associated with a large campus, managing maintenance in the institutional environment is complex and it requires collaboration with numerous and varied stakeholders. Our purpose is to support the research and teaching mission and vision of the University through excellent maintenance planning, maintenance execution, and stewardship of resources.

**Position**

Reporting to the Construction Superintendent, the General Foreman oversees daily operations and leads teams of any combination of the following: FT and temporary ticketed trade journeymen, non-ticketed trade apprentices, certified technicians, certified power engineers, certified building operators, and general labourers. They also oversee other non-architectural foremen (mechanical and electrical) from an overall multi-trade construction project execution and scheduling perspective.

**Duties**
- Construction site oversight assistance with TIM multi-trade projects and jobs
- Participating in weekly construction coordination meetings.
- Orienting contractors to TIM construction sites.
- Reviewing contractor field-level hazard assessments.
- Assisting general maintenance Lead Hands with purchasing equipment and materials.
- Participating with annual performance appraisals for General Maintenance Lead Hands and General Maintenance Workers under their supervision.

**Qualifications**
- Grade 12 high school diploma required.
- Journeyman Red Seal Certification in Carpentry with 10+ years of experience required.
- Minimum 5 years of commercial and/or industrial foreman experience in related trade.
- Computer proficiency.
- Excellent working knowledge of Canadian and Alberta construction codes and standards.
- Strong working knowledge of base building systems: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and architectural components.
- Excellent working knowledge of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code.
- The following Alberta Construction Safety Association (ACSA) courses are required: Construction Safety Training System 2020, Leadership for Safety Excellence, Construction Safety Administration, and Contractor Management.
- Other relevant ACSA courses are considered an asset.

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

**Note**: This opportunity will be available until midnight November 8, 2024, Edmonton, Alberta local time.

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