bridge construction foreman/woman

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Supervise workers and projects
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Apprentices
• Crane operators
• Heavy equipment operators, except crane
• Labourers
• Trades helpers

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• Construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)