Foreman - Asphalt

1 day ago

Ottawa, Canada R.W. Tomlinson Limited Full time

The Foreman provides leadership by coordinating, supervising and ensuring the schedules, productivity and safety of the work crew and the public. As a key participant in the relationship with the client, consultants and the company, the Foreman acts as a management liaison and a client interface.

**Location**:Ottawa, ON

**PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The foreman must promote a safe work culture, is accountable for the safety of the crew as well as the general public
- Knowing, understanding, communicating and ensuring compliance with the safety regulations (Health and Safety Act) and safety policies and procedures outlined in the company policy
- Completing incident and other safety reports in a timely manner
- Leads the crew and is accountable for how the crew completes assigned work
- Communicating and assigning individual tasks to a member or members of his crew
- Setting work standards, maintaining a strong work ethic and positive attitude to ensure crew morale and productivity
- Train and mentor crew members on construction best practices and procedures
- Interact with inspectors and clients
- Following the project plans and schedules and ensuring that the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals
- Understanding the work at hand, organize the workforce and equipment
- Discussing and planning with the manager/superintendent the proposed work
- Completing administrative tasks as required
- Time entry
- Submitting expense reports
- Daily safety documents
- Ensuring that the completed work meets the specifications
- Ensuring proper techniques are utilized to achieve the highest possible workmanship and quality of work
- Inspecting the completed work and initiating timely resolutions if required

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**:

- 3+ years of experience being a Lead Hand or Tail Ender
- 5+ years of experience being the Foreman of a paving crew
- Actively engaged in road construction for 10+ years
- Knowledge of the Eastern Ontario and Ottawa geographical area

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Work on a construction site
- Long hours required, night and weekend work required
- Exposure to all elements - summer heat, rain etc.
- Required to stand and walk for continuous periods of time

**TOMLINSON OFFERS**:

- Competitive wages
- Bonus programs
- Employer paid health and dental benefits
- Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits program
- Family-oriented team environment
- Employee discounts and other rewards programs

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