Civil Foreman

**ABOUT US**

**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**

Reporting to the appropriate site supervisor, the Civil Foreman will be responsible for effectively delivering the civil portion of the project to ensure Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. achieves their general and specific project requirements.

**Responsibilities**:

- Utility work, in an outdoor environment, for the relocation, mitigation and maintenance, of various utilities, specific focus on wet utilities.
- Understanding pipe gradients, pipe materials and specs, fittings and assembly, proper bedding, protection of other services, methods of backfill, compaction etc.
- Underground services to be installed in busy environments with traffic above and working around existing services.
- Shoring safety and trench box assembly experience an asset.
- Supervises and provides clear direction to Utility crew on specific work tasks and deliverables. Provides mentorship and coaching to crew members as required.
- Assist superintendent with organizing and coordinating the daily activities of all crew members, sub-contractors, and equipment.
- Prepares a work plan and hazard analysis for each task and reviews with the Superintendent and crew prior to the start of every operation.
- Ensures efficient deployment and productivity of work crews.
- Ensures that site safety measures meet or exceed the parameters set out by the company policies Project Safety Plan; participate & lead in daily toolbox talks, weekly safety meetings, and safety field audits tours.
- Prepares a work plan, quality plan and hazard analysis for each task and reviews with the Superintendent and crew prior to the start of every operation_**.**_
- Assists with maintaining, approving, and submitting hourly timecards with all necessary details for job costing purposes.
- Completes daily activity reports/daily logs and submits to Superintendent.
- May perform other related duties as assigned.

**Experience, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Must have experience with trenching, shoring and safe excavation procedures.
- Must have experience in live utility locating experience.
- Must have experience working alongside existing traffic and pedestrian congestion.
- Must have Ground Disturbance Certification Level II & Confined Space Entry Certification
- A strong safety record with thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions within work area. Demonstration of safe working practices working around live utilities and sloped terrain
- Ability to work collaboratively with others, manage crew in an effective and safe manner attentive to established rules & regulations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Experience completing field/site paperwork.
- Must hold and maintain a valid BC driver's license with clean driver's abstract (Learner and New Driver License are not considered Valid)
- Have a strong work ethic with a professional demeanor.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Be a team player who can also work independently to meet deadlines.
- CSTS and other safety certifications are assets.

**Salary**: $33.64-$45.35 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- Underground Utilities: 1 year (preferred)
- Deep Trenching: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: On the road