Asphalt Paving Foreperson

2 weeks ago


Nanaimo, Canada Lafarge Canada Inc Full time

Why work for Lafarge?:
As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a
**greener**,
**smarter** and
**healthier** world. At Lafarge Canada Inc.,
**safety** comes first,
**collaboration** matters and
**diversity** is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually
**make our materials better.**

Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join us?

Overview:
**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure all work complies with Safety and Environment issues with Safety being a priority
- Lead and direct people, equipment, and resources
- Conduct hazard assessments, tailgate meetings, and all other required documentation
- Ability to read blueprints, track and report daily job productions, job coding
- Maintain company image
- Ability to train and lead by example as well as delegate roles and responsibilities on a crew
- Ability to adhere to company policies and safety practices
- Have extensive knowledge of paving practices and procedures and overall construction practices
- Ability to order materials and measure for the appropriate quantities as per approved drawings
- Proficient and competent in heavy construction equipment
- Able to deal with difficult situations and resolve issues between co-workers, teammates, etc.
- Able to utilize resources and crew members efficiently
- Experience in Bid2Win, Site-docs & Fleet watcher and asset.

Qualifications:
**The successful applicant will possess the following**:

- Class 5 driver’s license
- 2 years foreman experience (Asphalt), or 5+ years’ experience as lead hand, sub foreman
- Must be willing to work overtime, nights and in all weather conditions
- High quality of workmanship
- Effective leader, team player, and communicator

safely and communicate effectively in a team. This position is physically demanding and requires

crouching, bending, lifting, and kneeling.

**_
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required._**

LafargeHolcim:
As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are
**passionate**, driven by
**curiosity** and keen to
**grow**,
**learn, develop** and
**thrive** in our high-performance culture.

Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.


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