General Foreperson Local 56

2 days ago

Halifax Nova Scotia BHA Canada Modern Niagara Full time $90,000 - $140,000 per year

Are you looking to advance your career and make a meaningful impact on the development of Canada's infrastructure? Join our team in Halifax

This is your chance to:

- Lead sheet metal teams on a state-of-the-art healthcare facility

- Play a key leadership role on a high-profile, legacy project

- Make a meaningful, lasting impact on the Halifax community

We're on the lookout for talented Piping General Forepeople to join our team at Modern Niagara as we embark on an exciting journey to develop a state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Redevelopment is officially underway. Modern Niagara was awarded the mechanical design-build subcontract for the project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of piping crews to ensure work is completed safely, on time and to quality standards

- Monitor piping material usage and inventory, ensuring timely delivery and proper handling of components

- Conduct regular site inspections to verify project timelines, safety and installation standards

- Collaborate with project mangers, design and other trades to resolve technical issues and maintain workflow

- Train and monitor team members

- Prepare and maintain accurate progress reports and flag any issues impacting schedules and/or budgets

Must haves:

- 3-5 years of experience as a Piping Metal General Foreperson or equivalent leadership role

- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

- Proven ability to plan, schedule, and drive project execution

- Highly skilled at reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications

- A customer-first mindset, with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities

- Experience in commercial, institutional, and healthcare construction projects

- Experience managing piping materials, tools and equipment

Nice to haves:

- Local 56 membership — if you're not currently a member, we can assist with the process

- Knowledge of IPC in Health Care Facilities

Modern Niagara values passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that's well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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