Earthworks Foreperson

6 months ago


Burnaby, Canada BEL Contracting Full time

NorLand Limited consists of 15 specialized businesses working together as one team towards common goals. We have the unique ability to undertake complex, multi-faceted public and private sector projects within a single project. Our businesses have been making** Anything. Possible.** for over 65 years

BEL Contracting, part of NorLand Limited, is a civil contractor that has been active in the underground utility and road construction industry throughout western Canada for over 40 years. BEL Contracting has a proven track record of successfully completing transportation and infrastructure projects for provincial, municipal, and private sector clients. Our team of skilled and experienced professionals deliver quality work while focusing on safety, efficiency, schedule, and budget.

We are looking for new team members to fill Earthworks Foreperson position for exciting Infrastructure projects in and around the Lower Mainland (Vancouver Area) of BC. There is no camp work / live out (LOA) available at this time.
- 5+ years as a Earthworks foreman and 10+ years of civil construction industry knowledge
- Experience leading crews in heavy earthworks, road building and bulk hauling
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints to provide clear instructions to the crew
- Able to maintain daily records including crew and equipment time, productions and summary of activity on site
- Knowledge of Heavy Equipment; ability to manage Heavy Equipment Operators; experience with excavators and dozers
- Solid understanding of grades and embankment fills
- Works with the project superintendent to plan ahead and ensure materials and resources are in place ahead of the work
- Knowledge of GPS Systems is an asset
- Experience using Bid2Win (B2W) is an asset

**The position mentioned above isUnion position with the LiUNA Local 1611 Construction & Specialized Workers' Union and earns Union wages, with extended Healthcare Benefits, access to additional training through the Training Plan, and a Union-sponsored Pension Plan.

BEL Contracting and NorLand Limited are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and hiring practices.