Construction Site Foreman/Woman

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Excavation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Prepare production and other reports
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
• Supervise workers and projects

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• First Aid Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• Construction
• Public Works Department
• Industrial/commercial/institutional (ICI) construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Mileage paid