Foreman/Woman, Mechanical Inspectors

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Dangerous
• Odours

Work setting

• Construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Train or arrange for training
• Estimate costs and materials
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Read blueprints and drawings

Supervision

• Heavy duty equipment mechanics
• 5-10 people
• Working groups

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Heavy Equipment Operator Trade Certification
• Leadership for safety excellence course

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

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

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)