Paving Foreman

**Paving Foreman**

Taranis Contracting Group Ltd. is an established Thunder Bay based company with over 29 years of experience in road building, heavy civil construction, construction material production, environmental remediation and demolition projects throughout Northwestern Ontario. We are currently seeking a Paving Foreman to join our team.

The most valuable asset at Taranis Contracting Group is people - our employees, our customers and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safe.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing difference.

**DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintain a safe working environment for all activities on projects, ensure worker compliance with health and safety standards and continually inspect work site for potential hazards or safety concerns
- Execute daily tailgate safety meetings
- Advise a worker of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health and safety of the worker of which the foremen is aware or made aware of
- Communicate with asphalt plant, truck drivers and dispatch
- Lay asphalt to specified thickness and ensure proper finish
- Ensure compaction is met
- Resolve employee conflicts
- On site decision making
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality and crew performance

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Thorough understanding of construction procedures and safety practices
- Extensive knowledge of proper equipment utilization, operation and maintenance, as it pertains to paving operations
- 3+ years experience as foreman in road building, asphalt paving and civil infrastructure projects
- Ability to step in and work alongside field staff in all positions to assist with paving
- Self motivating and able to complete tasks with mínimal supervision
- Understand and follow verbal and written directions
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic with demonstrated dedication and reliability
- Problem solving and decision making capabilities

**Job Type**

Full-time

**Location**

Thunder Bay, Ontario

**Compensation**

Hourly wage to commensurate with experience and education

**Benefits**

Dental care

Extended Health care

Vision care

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Work Location: In person