Position Scope

We are seeking Forepersons to support our Heavy Construction and Mining team by acting as the point of reference for both workers and supervisors, you will be a key component of the success of the project. You should have a solid background in large scale, site-based projects utilizing your leadership skills and experience in the planning, development and coordination of large heavy construction and earthworks projects in the Fort McMurray, Alberta area in order to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. In addition Foreperson's are involved with the interpretation of plans and specifications for projects, contract administration and project controls requirements as well as construction activities associated with the project requirements.  This is a great opportunity for a  individual who enjoys working with a high performing and innovative team while making an impact.

 

What’s In It for You?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Market aligned salary & bonus program
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage and employer paid premiums
• GRRSP matching program
• Paid vacation and personal time
• Tuition reimbursement program and career growth and development
• Social culture and employee events
• Summer Friday’s!

What’s In It for You?

• Site: Suncor Fort Hills
• Shift: 14x14 - 12.5 hrs
• Accommodations: Camp provided
• Transportation: Flights to and from Calgary or Edmonton to site.

 

Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing

• Ensure efficient deployment and productivity of work crews.
• Ensure and enforce compliance to all company, client and legislated Safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections and complete follow-up activities.
• Assess and confirm, through documentation, crew competency.
• Crew Leadership: Supervise, train, and direct workforce and subcontractors on the job site.
• Project Execution: Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to plan daily construction procedures.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all civil works (e.g., grading, concrete, drainage, earthworks) comply with project quality standards and engineering requirements.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce corporate health and safety policies, conduct hazard assessments,
• Review safe work plans/ hazard assessment with crew prior to job commencement.
• Ensure that all work permits are obtained and adhered to.
• Take corrective action to mitigate immediate hazards, where safe to do so.
• Ensure consistent application of the progressive discipline system.
• Inspect work site before, during and at end of shift.
• Identify surplus equipment and labour resources.
• Operate in a safe and courteous manner at all times.
• Ensure compliance to Corporate and client D&A Policies.
• Ensure all new hires/transfers receive required orientations. Attend and participate in site specific orientations.
• Ensure adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE, is supplied, readily accessible, properly used and maintained.
• Promote and ensure the FLRA process is conducted before every task.
• Report and refuse unsafe work. Report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Complete near miss cards/voice cards.
• Report all incidents and hazards to the Supervisor.
• Conduct incident investigations and prepare associated support documentation immediately.
• Report and respond to any harassment issues.
• Identify testing requirements and ensure Subcontractors are available to support daily operations.
• Complete termination/transfer reports and submit to Supervisor.
• Adhere to project, company environmental considerations.
• Identify quantity and scope changes to the Contract and communicate to Supervisor.
• Ensure crews use and understand up to date project cost coding.
• Monitor equipment utilization and report down equipment to Mechanics.
• Review weekly servicing and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Complete daily activity reports/daily logs and submit to Supervisor.

Qualifications

What Makes You the ONE

• Five years experience in any construction supervisory capacity.
• Must have Oil Sands Mining experience.
• Experience with Overburden, Pipe/Culvert installation, road construction and etc.
• Strong ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and layout instruments.
• Construction supervisory courses or equivalent experience related to supervision of construction operations.
• Mentor fellow workers and lead by example.
• Leadership for Safety Excellence.
• Excellent Verbal and Communication Skills.

Candidates with civil experience preferred

Summary

After you send us your resume, our Recruitment team will work with the hiring division to determine candidates we’d like to meet with. Only people who are short-listed will be contacted for an interview.

 

If you are chosen to move forward in our hiring process for a site-based role, you will be asked to provide the following:

Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License and ability to provide a recent Driver’s Abstract

Valid CSO

Be subject to Random Testing at: Suncor, Suncor Fort Hills and Kearl sites

Undergo and successfully pass the following pre-employment testing:

• Breath Alcohol Test
• Urine Drug Test
• Fitness-to-Work Health Assessment
• Audiometric Testing
• Vision Screening

We know you see tons of job postings every week so thanks for making it this far. If you feel like you would be a great fit for a fast-paced construction and mining company where you will be rewarded on a daily basis, please apply - we promise it’s worth it.