Foreman Staff

**Requisition ID**:167736

**Job Level**:Mid Level

**Home District/Group**: Eastern Canada District

**Department**:Field Operations

**Market**:Mining

**Employment Type**:Full Time

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:

- Our mission is to make a difference and we offer opportunities for you to make one too through our construction operations. Whether we’re boring tunnels through mountains, turning rivers into energy or building bridges that connect communities, we depend on our passionate, skilled, and safety-obsessed construction professionals to get it done right. You bring your big ideas, commitment to top quality, and an unwavering work ethic. In return, we offer huge career and travel opportunities and the satisfaction of building the next big thing from the ground up. There’s a reason Kiewit attracts the best: we offer fast-paced excitement and fulfillment you won’t find anywhere else.**DISTRICT OVERVIEW**:

- Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. They serve the construction and mining industries and operates in Eastern Canada.**LOCATION**:

- One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Display mathematical ability to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
- Read, understand and enforce company policies and procedures. Plan and execute the assigned work in accordance with those policies and procedures.
- Read, understand and produce work from blueprints and drawings.
- Objectively analyze the work of coworkers and subordinates and effectively communicate improvement objectives. Initiate disciplinary measures when appropriate.
- Identify areas of improvement and cost-savings and communicate to superintendent.
- Listen to direction and suggestions from employees and management regarding safe and proper work practices. Take necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize safety hazards.
- Understand and respond to all safety hazards, manage work crews safely.
- Produce quality work meeting company and industry standards.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- 10+ years' experience in construction is preferred, with lead-man capabilities and skills in a trade or craft.
- Must understand verbal and written instructions and safety rules, and be able to read safety signs and warnings.
- Must be capable of reading and producing work from blueprints and drawings.
- Must be adept in the activities of workers supervised.
- Knowledge of operating various craft tools.
- Knowledge of equipment rigging is essential, as well as the use of compressors, winches, snorkels and welding equipment. Ability to operate a forklift and crane is helpful.

**Other Requirements**:

- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
- We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off._
- We believe in equal opportunity in employment practices without discrimination and comply with all laws regarding human rights in the provinces where we operate._