Foreman/woman

Reporting to the Superintendent and/or Construction Manager, the **Foreman/woman** is responsible for organizing, directing, and supervising employees engaged in specific functions on construction projects. Strives to complete their portion of the project on time and on budget. The Foreman/woman brings a high quality and ethical approach to this position and works in a team environment.
- **As a Foreman/woman at Ashton Construction Services Inc. (ACS), you will**:_
- Supervises the construction of a portion of a project under the direction of a superintendent.
- Maintains ongoing communication with the superintendent and/or Construction Manager.
- Takes an active role in the hiring, training, firing and assigning of field personnel.
- Monitors and addresses cost and labour performance of construction projects in conjunction with the Superintendent.
- Carries out the implementation of management decisions, such as construction methods, schedule, quality, and safety.
- Responsible for on-site project administration and reporting of labour, equipment and material adhering to company standards, as it relates to the portion of the project.
- Fully comply with company safety program and oversee subtrades compliance with program.
- Lead and/or attend weekly toolbox meetings.
- Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints and specifications.
- Supervises testing.
- Assists with the preparation of execution plans, ITPs, safe work plans, work assignments, etc.
- Assists with grievance issues, and general site labour issues.
- Represent the company as acting Superintendent for interim periods of time as necessary.
- Assist Superintendent with scheduling subcontractors.
- **To be successful at Ashton Construction Services Inc., you will have the following qualifications and experience**:_
- Minimum 5 years of commercial construction experience.
- Proficient in reading and interpretation of construction plans and specifications.
- Knowledgeable of various construction methods, engineering and design.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to problem-solve, multitask and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as a leader.
- Proficient in a Windows environment and MS Office Suite including Teams and Planner.
- Prior experience with Buildertrend program considered an asset.
- **Compensation and Benefits**:_
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- Extensive group benefits package including extended health care, dental, life insurance, disability coverage and RRSP matching
- **What we can offer you**:_
- Strong commitment to safety in the workplace. ACS is COR certified
- Grounded and family-oriented workplace in a progressive environment that is at the forefront of the construction industry in Canmore
- Commitment to training for career development
- Fun working atmosphere with multiple team building events each year.

We care about people. ACS is committed to building a safe workplace where everyone can succeed and belong. As a Signatory to the Bow Valley Workplace Inclusion Charter 2023, we’re working on five commitments to build an even more diverse, equitable, and inclusive team environment.

With a focus on creating a working environment built on mutual respect and professionalism, we aim to attract motivated, talented people who will thrive and grow with our company. We’re proud that our diverse team is over 40% female While we acknowledge that there’s still more work to be done, our DEI practices are continually evolving as our company grows.

As an environmentally conscious business, ACS incorporates green practices wherever possible, both at our workplace and worksites. We also proudly offer sustainable construction solutions.

**We're building careers, not filling jobs.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
- Retention bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Canmore, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- commercial construction: 5 years (required)
- supervisory: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-29