Foreman - Powerline Technician

Company Overview:
Forbes Bros Ltd. is a family owned and operated company. With safety at the core, Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace.

Job Overview:
Position(s): Foreman – Powerline Technician
Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday with frequent weekend overtime opportunity
Location: Wynyard, Saskatchewan
Accommodation(s): hotel accommodation provided

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking an experienced Foreman - Transmission (full-time, permanent) to support their team in ongoing project work in Wynyard, Saskatchewan.

The Foreman Powerline Technician will be a critical member of the team and will be accountable for providing support and guidance to an assigned crew with a focus on safety, quality, and productivity. This is a working Foreman role requiring the successful candidate to provide mentorship and guidance to crew members on the proper work methods required to complete assigned tasks.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage (starting at $55.00/HR)
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation pay & Stat Holiday pay
• Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, Phone and Laptop
• Frequent overtime opportunity
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks
• Provide supervision and planning in the successful completion of distribution projects
• Oversee the method of construction, manpower, equipment and material needed and quality control
• Plans daily activities, conduct tailboards, ensuring workers confirm fit for duty, and conduct tailboard for any work deviation
• Direct and participate in day-to-day work activities as a working Foreman to ensure that established goals and objectives are met
• Perform audits of construction operations to ensure work is completed in compliance with project specifications and monitor safe work practices
• Report on problems and the solutions to the Construction Manager
• Enforce and ensure compliance to Health & Safety and wok practices
• Enforce equipment maintenance schedule and advise when repairs are required
• Manage crew concerns and issues and elevate when required
• Identifies and makes recommendations for improvement of work methods to the leadership team at the construction site
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects and other operational tasks as required

What We Are Looking For:

• Journeyman Powerline Technician Trade Certificate, is required
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in the powerline trade, is required
• Class 5 Driver's License, is required
• Previous leadership experience as a Lead Hand or Foreman, an asset
• English proficiency with the ability to read, comprehend, and execute written work plans, blueprints, and writing schematics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Flexible with hours worked, travel, and working in adverse weather conditions
• Able and willing to accommodate frequent overtime hours and weekend hours when required
• Able and willing to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments inclusive of heavy lifting
• Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's Abstract

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted.