Foreman Operator

Arcadis Canada is seeking a Part Time As Needed Foreman Operator to join our ACS team in Port Hope, ON. In this role you will be responsible for a variety of different tasks throughout the day as instructed by the site supervisor. You will manage the maintenance and inspection of provided equipment. Operate equipment in a professional and safe manner and continuously demonstrate effort to improve operations by working cooperatively with the team.

At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life. In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few. Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.

One of our core values is ‘people first’, and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential. You’ll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people’s lives. You’re encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.

**Role description**:
Arcadis Canada is seeking a Foreman Operator to join our ACS team in Port Hope, ON. In this role you will be responsible for a variety of different tasks throughout the day as instructed by the site supervisor. You will manage the maintenance and inspection of provided equipment. Operate equipment in a professional and safe manner and continuously demonstrate effort to improve operations by working cooperatively with the team. In this role you will be responsible for arriving on site on time with a willingness to work on a variety of different tasks throughout the day. This role will require travel to project sites that may include out of town projects (90% travel).

**Role accountabilities**:

- Responsible for the maintenance and inspection of provided equipment.
- Follow instructions from supervisor on site work with subcontractors and other site stakeholders to carry out tasks as instructed with safety in mind.
- Be prepared to complete heavy equipment operations in a variety of weather conditions.
- Operate equipment in a professional and safe manner. Operators will be required to complete a competency test for knowledge of equipment, inspection, maintenance and operation.
- Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless service.

**Qualifications & Experience**:
Required Qualifications:

- Construction experience is a requirement
- Minimum 5 years of equipment operation on equipment preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and means of travel to construction sites
- Must be proficient at operating Heavy Equipment (Excavator, Bulldozer) to complete a variety of tasks (bulk excavation, loading trucks, fine grade work, trenching, backfilling, and etc.)

Key Skills/Attributes:

- Strong ability to learn quickly, analyze information, and problem solve
- May be required to go through background checks for some project sites
- Be able to communicate and work with coworkers and supervision in a positive manner
- A willingness to occasionally work long hours, atypical hours or weekends
- Previous experience in Heavy Civil Construction
- Follow site rules and company policies
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform routine maintenance (inspections, greasing, fueling)
- Be able to take instructions from supervision on site and carry out tasks as instructed unsupervised with safety in mind

Preferred Qualifications:

- Hold valid tickets for Heavy Equipment preferred
- Experience running rock trucks, skid steers are an asset
- Any additional construction training including: MOL Step Up to Safety, WHIMIS, First Aide, Chainsaw Tickets, Propane Tickets, Forklift Tickets, Heavy Equipment Training, Health and Safety Rep Training, Fall Arrest, Working at Heights, Confined Space Entry, Hoisting and Rigging, Elevating Work Platform, Traffic Control/Signaling, Excavation Safety or others is an asset

Why Become an Arcadian?
Our work with clients has a direct impact on people’s lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet.
We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA. Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking