ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Foreman will oversee all aspects of a project, such as site safety, efficiency and team morale, organizing all materials, sub-contractors and labour to execute the project. All Journeypersons and Apprentices will report to the Foreman when on site.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management
Lead project management excellence by ensuring that:
- Key project timelines and deadlines are maintained and communication with the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Client is consistent
- Maintain a daily site journal
- Updating Field Time and Field Manager daily
- Updating project planner weekly
- Provide a progress reports as required for site construction
- Ensuring deadlines are met
- Forecasting for labour, equipment and materials, to ensure the right resources are available and ready when needed
- Coordinating with suppliers and vendors to ensure materials are on site in time for
installation
- Receive all material on site and confirm to packing slip
- A site plan is developed and communicated to the team, to ensure a seamless execution of the project
- Assigning tasks to each Electrician
- Overseeing daily work completed is up to Impact Energy and the client’s standards
- The Impact Energy Safety Program is upheld and enforced, and any incidents are reported and documented
- Enforcing all Health & Safety policies on site
- Ensuring safety documentation and sign offs are completed daily or as needed
- Assisting Team Members in Health & Safety emergencies
- Encourage and facilitate learning of the Impact HSE manual and OH&S
- Time and materials are recorded in Field Time and eMobile, for accurate project costing reports and payroll
- Sub-contractors hired by Impact Energy maintain our standards of work performed
Team Leadership
Lead the growth and development of the Projects team by:
- Providing strength and opportunity based feedback to Apprentices, Journeypersons, Senior Foremen and Project Managers
- Providing on site orientation to Team Members new to the site
- Being open to training and sharing your knowledge and experience with those learning the electrical trade
- Ensuring maintenance and upkeep of service trucks is completed
- Keeping team morale up
- Seeking input into the days planning and activities from all working on site
- Attending all Team Huddles and other Team Meetings
- Consulting with Electrical Projects Manager on any warnings, disciplinary action and terminations
Electrical Work
Helping on projects by:
- Assisting with ground work
- Installing conduit
- Pulling and terminating wires
- Overseeing the installation of electrical equipment
- Troubleshooting any issues that arise, and recommending repairs or replacement options
- Ensuring work areas are kept neat, organized and free of dangerous and hazardous materials
REQUIREMENTS
- Hold a valid Interprovincial Red Seal Certification as a Construction Electrician
- Minimum 3 years Industrial Experience
- Minimum 3 years as a Journeyperson
- Working from heights, including work from ladders, scaffolds and roofs
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as digging trenches, laying conduit, and lifting and moving heavier objects
- Operating and using tools and equipment, such as power construction equipment, measuring and testing devices, power tools
- Making sure, you only operate or use tools and equipment you have been properly trained on
- Ensuring all tools and equipment are in optimal working condition. Removing from service if defect is detected
- Ensuring electrical equipment installs meet or exceed code and manufacturer requirements
- Ensuring all safety certifications are up to date and valid
- Class 5 Driver’s License, with clean Driver Abstract
- Able to pass a Criminal Record Check and D&A Pre-Access Testing
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Safety Focused
- Willing to share knowledge, experiences and answer questions from Apprentices
- Professional appearance
- Willing to speak up with something does not seem right
- Open to discussion when someone raises a concern
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Building Customer Loyalty
- Decision Making
- Building Trust
- Managing Conflict
- Building Partnerships
- Follow-Ups
- Continuous Learning
SECONDARY COMPETENCIES
- Negotiation
- Innovation
- Gaining Commitment
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Remote project with future fly-in/fly-out access; currently drive-in as airstrip is under development
- Paid travel time (8 hours) to and from site from Saskatoon
- Travel allowance provided for workers commuting from outside Saskatoon (rates vary by region)
- Candidates do not need to be based in Saskatoon or Saskatchewan
- Camp accommodations with newer facilities and private rooms for all workers
- Washrooms are private or semi-private depending on the building
- Meals provided on site
- Access to recreational amenities including fishing, canoeing, weight room, and games room
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your resume and all valid certifications to [email protected] with the subject line: “Industrial Foreman”
Include a brief note outlining:
- Your availability
- Whether you are local or require FIFO
A Few Good Lads is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Indigenous peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, persons with disabilities, and people of all genders, races, and religions. If you require accommodation during the application process, please let us know — we’re happy to assist.
