Highway Construction Foreman/Woman

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Drilling
• Equipment operation
• Excavation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
• Supervise workers and projects

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• 5-10 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Hoist Operator (boom truck) Trade Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• Construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Overtime required
• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Gasoline paid
• Group insurance benefits
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Transportation provided by employer