General Foreman

At Fort McKay Group of Companies LP we are committed to ensuring “no harm” to our most valuable asset - people. We achieve this by: promoting personal safety amongst the workforce; striving for excellence in Safety Performance by making continuous improvement an essential component of our Health, Safety & Environment management systems; we believe the safety is everyone’s responsibility and can only be achieved through the active participation of everyone within the organization. We are devoted to making “SafetyOur Way of Life”.

**Summary**:
Under the direction of the Project Superintendent, the General Foreman is accountable for providing all services and operations to our clients that meet or exceed their expectations. The incumbent is to conduct all activities in a manner that supports the mission, vision and values of the Fort McKay Group of Companies LP. This is a safety-sensitive position that requires completion of pre-employment/pre-access testing.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Working with the Crew Team Leads, indirectly manage, support, inspire, and provide direction to a large group of employees to meet the requirements of the contract, the client and FMGOC.
- Accountable for safety, quality, schedule and productivity performance to ensure client compliance.
- Complete Safe Work Observation and Planned Work Inspection per set.
- Provide input and direction into bid strategy with the aid of the Project Superintendent.
- Develop, maintain and enhance relationships with clients in field representative and presence.
- Attend Client and Company Meetings to address any concerns.
- Perform Supervisory problem-solving duties relating to the assigned project.
- Provide consultation and assist in risk assessment, hazard analysis and job planning.
- Coordinate with shift safety personnel to ensure all HSE initiatives are being followed, met and exceeded.
- Assist in any incident or injury investigation and ensure it is dealt with in a timely manner.
- Monitor and assist senior management in the career development of the hourly employees.
- Strong interpersonal, communication (verbal/written) and supervisory skills
- Ability to minimize and resolve conflicts in a timely, diplomatic, respectful fashion.
- Perform any related and/or additional duties as assigned.
- 14 on, 7 off schedule.

**Skills and Qualifications Required**:

- High school diploma or GED is required
- Retention of a valid class five (5) driver’s license is required
- 3 year Drivers Abstract is required
- Knowledge in MS Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
- Experience in SAP and/or Ceridian Dayforce is considered an asset.
- CSTS and OSSA or BSO or CSO is required
- 10 years’ experience in mining operations and supervisory/leadership is required
- Practical understanding of and well-developed skills in open pit mine operations.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including good oral, written communication, and listening skills
- Must have strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Must be decisive and work well under pressure; particularly when faced with an unexpected occurrence or delay.
- Ability to speak, write and read English is required

This is a full time position located north of Fort McMurray, AB, on the MLX Site.
Camp available, locals preferred.

**What we offer**:

- Highly competitive salaries
- Safe working conditions
- Great benefit packages
- The opportunity to make a difference: Rewarding and engaging atmosphere where you will see your contribution at work and be encouraged to grow in your career
- Work-life balance: We know our people have places to go, people to see and good times to have and we support that