Foreperson

Relationships, Passion, Continuous Improvement

Our core values are a desire to build enduring Relationships, a Passion for our business, and an endeavor for Continuous Improvement in all we do. We focus on teamwork, trust and, most importantly, respect for people.

Our people are the most important factor in our shared success. We provide a collaborative, caring culture, and the support for everyone to succeed, both personally and professionally.

The common passion of the Kinetic Family for continuous improvements guides the decisions and behaviors of everyone in the organization, advancing value for customers, employee empowerment and ongoing industry improvements.

Kinetic is always looking for ways to be better. From our use of the newest technology to our endless search for more efficient methods and processes, everything is derived from our passion for continuous improvement. All our employees are empowered with the mission of reducing waste and delivering better value for our clients and industry partners.

Kinetic is 100% employee owned, employs approximately 200 team members, has been in business for 38 years with offices in Vancouver, Victoria, and Courtenay. If you see yourself as a continuous learner, curious and driven to succeed as a team, we want you to be part of our team.

Kinetic Construction Ltd. has an opportunity at our Vancouver branch for a Foreperson too be the point of contact between the construction workers and supervisors. A few of the main duties of a foreman are coordinating tasks for the day, creating schedules for workers, and overseeing the quality of the site. They also must report the progress of the project to superiors (QA/QC).

The wage band for this position is $ $51.50 an hour and is based on relevant skills and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning
• Managing Workers
• Safe Work Practices
• Documentation and Organizational Skills
• Tools and Equipment
• Survey Instruments and Equipment
• Access, Rigging and Hoisting Equipment
• Site Layout
• Concrete Formwork
• Wood frame Construction
• Finishing Materials
• Building Science

Position Specifications

• Red Seal Carpentry Qualification preferred or equivalent experience
• Deep knowledge of the construction industry and processes
• Attention to detail and precision
• Ability to constantly plan and track progress
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to negotiate
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints
• Practices, procedures, techniques in the Construction Trades tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control and safety.

Together Building Better

• We have a Strong Team to face challenges and issues together
• Eligibility for Employee Share Ownership
• Competitive Compensation and Bonus structure
• Career Development and Training including Mentoring Program and KCL Training Academy
• Comprehensive Benefits Package which includes Extended Health, Dental and Vision
• Company trust, opportunity, and support to do your best work and Advance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program to support Mental and Emotional Health.
• Substantial Vacation Time Sick Pay
• GRSP Matching Program to support you after your time at Kinetic
• Gold Seal Employer committed to supporting employees pursuing their accreditation
• Annual company paid events and regular employee-only events put on by Kinetic's Social Committee
• Ongoing apprenticeship support provided through the Kinetic Employee Association (KEA)
• Employee Referral Program and Length of Service Recognition

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected to move forward in the application process will be contacted. No phone calls please.