Concrete Foreman/forewoman

**_CHANGING SKYLINES, BUILDING FUTURES_** Do you want to be a part of a close-knit, family-run organization where management appreciates and recognizes your hard work and values your input? If you are ready for a financially rewarding yet challenging position that promotes personal and professional growth, keep reading We are currently recruiting a **Concrete Foreman/Forewoman** to assist our Concrete division with fast-paced, challenging projects that are shaping the Burnaby Redevelopment Project The Foreman/Forewoman will report to the Site Superintendent. **Wage** - $38.00 - $42.00 per hour depending on experience, negotiable - $30 bi-weekly cell allowance **Benefits** - Employer-paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family - Life insurance - Travel insurance - RRSP matching up to 4% of regular earnings - Year-round, full-time work - Opportunities for advancement - wage increases and promotions regularly extended to those who take initiative, work hard, and take pride in producing quality work **Culture** - Our employees would describe the work environment as fast-paced and entrepreneurial-focused. We believe in hiring "A" Players who are self-motivated and intrinsically driven to succeed. These types of people thrive because they are resourceful and can seek out information on their own to make informed decisions. **Duties/Responsibilities** - Implementing tasks set by the Superintendent - Instruction of carpenters and apprentices in tasks and duties - Inspection of all formwork before pouring - Formwork, both loose form and gang form assembly - Concrete pouring and curing - Scaffold erection for both deck formwork, and working scaffold. - Verifying layout, grades, plumb, and position of concrete components - Able to read and comprehend blueprints - Able to read and comprehend all shop drawings; reinforcing, structural steel, elevator - Coordination of labor and carpenters to assigned construction path - Instruct/participate/enforce, all company, provincial, federal, safety regulations and policies - Assist all trades in their work with components to be cast in concrete - Efficient use of crane and equipment time - Allotment of manpower to tasks to achieve steady flow of work - Assist in the tracking and ordering of materials and on site storage - Maintain a clean, and safe site - Attend meetings and communicate with general contractor and trades - Comply with all environmental protection regulations **Working Conditions** - Long term, steady, year-round work - Overtime for those who want it - Two paid 15 minutes breaks and one ½ hour unpaid lunch break per day - Working at heights **Competencies** - Ability to work well in a team and independently - Positive attitude towards safety - Punctual and reliable - Self-motivated - Willing to learn - Manual dexterity, mechanically inclined, physically fit - Proven experience as construction foreman - In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OH&S guidelines - Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints - Excellent organizational and leadership skills - Ability to communicate and report effectively - Aptitude in math - Problem-solving abilities - Familiarity with safe work procedures, safety regulations, valid first aid ticket an asset - Computer skills (excel, word, outlook) considered an asset **Requirements**: - High-rise construction experience would be considered an asset - Fall Protection ticket considered an asset (we can provide) - WHMIS 2015 required (we can provide) - Journeyman trade ticket and a minimum of 5 years experience EXkhBRcga5