Site Foreperson

**Responsibilities & Duties**

**Key Responsibilities**

Supervise & ensure safety of crew members

Following OHSA (Owners Healthy & Safety Association) guidelines

Supervise crew members' productivity.

Facilitate mandatory safety toolbox meetings

Ensuring completion of initial safety and hazard assessments

Participating in safety/incident investigations

Ensuring that vehicle and equipment checks are completed.

Recognizing, addressing, and resolving issues/problems among/between crew members

Maintaining site foreperson's log & site reports

Daily time keeping & reporting.

**Leadership & Supervision**

Communicating the job to and with crew members

Assigning crew in task completion

Recognizing, addressing, and resolving issues/problems among/between crew members

Maintaining work standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity.

Ensuring crew compliance with project policies and procedures

**Planning & Scheduling**

Translating general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for the crew and ensuring correct tools are available.

Working with the crew to overcome work challenges.

Periodically reassess daily goals to meet forecasted production.

**Quality Control**

On-site assessment prior to commencing work to ensure that the job is ready and addressing any concerns.

Overseeing the execution of the work, including quality and production, ensuring that the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans.

Inspecting and measuring completed work.

Qualifications & Skills

5 years experience in Construction Supervision

A working and technical knowledge of commercial and residential construction process and all major trades.

Familiarity with city approvals, building codes and inspection requirements Computer proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Valid Class 5 Licence and access to a vehicle.

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

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Experience**:

- construction: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person