Bulk Excavation Foreman

The Organization:

RTR Terra Contracting Ltd is a full-service excavation contractor that provides a multitude of services of various sizes in and around Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Terra was formed over 10 years ago by a group of exceptional and knowledgeable construction and operation managers that have over 25 years of experience.

We are currently looking to build upon our experienced, growth-orientated, and dedicated list of employees through our Bulk Foreman opportunity.

Terra lives by our purpose of providing peace of mind to our employees and our customers through safe, professional, and exceptional services. Being COR certified, we pride ourselves in having a culture dedicated to the safety and well-being of all our employees. We believe that our success can be attributed to having experienced, dedicated, professional, and growth-driven employees. We are excited to build on our current rota of employees with this opportunity.

The Opportunity:

Terra's Bulk Foreman is dedicated to action, organization, and communication. He/she must work well with a diverse group of people, is reliable, professional, takes pride in their work, and is safety minded. Terra's Bulk Foreman has their driver's license and maintains a good driving record. The ideal foreman candidate MUST HAVE at least 2 years bulk excavation and shoring experience. Terra's Bulk Foreman works under the direct supervision of Terra's Bulk Superintendent.

A day in the life of the Bulk Foreman- roles and responsibilities:

• Collecting Site Documentation such as trucking tickets, packing slips, etc.
• Working with project tracking software, HCSS to ensure progress and changes are all documented adequately.
• Leading from the front lines: directing and joining in the work to ensure quality and quantity is being met.
• Reading and interpreting drawings and specifications to provide clear instructions to the crew.
• Maintaining daily records including crew and equipment time, material receiving, productions and summary of activity on site.
• Providing training, safety orientations, and ensuring the development of the crew.
• Overseeing the safety and performance of crews on various and sometimes challenging projects.
• Planning to ensure materials and resources are in place ahead of the work.
• Always working in a safe and respectful manner on Terra and client job sites.
• Other duties and tasks as and when required by your superintendent.

Qualifications- what you bring to the organization:

• You have previous 2 years experience as a Foreman.
• You have at least 2 years experience in bulk excavation & shoring.
• Safety- orientated, always adheres to safety.
• Class 5 Driver's License Required.
• Have a good driving record.
• Is committed to be a reliable, professional, and consistent team player.
• Safety Certifications such as first aid considered an asset.
• Ability to commute and work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work 5 days a week, often times more than 8 hours a day.
• Ability to perform intense manual labour and lift up to 50lbs.
• Basic Computer skills required.

Other traits that make you great

• You take pride in your work.
• You take accountability for all your decisions and actions.
• You are flexible, reliable and a team player.
• You live locally in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland or Coquitlam area.

We offer:

• Competitive Wage
• Company Truck after passing probationary period
• Extended Health and Benefits program
• RRSP matching program
• Company Events
• Paid time off

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that w equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• RRSP match

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person