Job DescriptionReporting to the Superintendent, the General Foreperson, is responsible for the day-to-day operational activities on site for their crew(s). The General Foreperson provides leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to coordinating, supervising, and overall safety of subordinates. This individual is also responsible for the consistent and fair application of all policies and procedures.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to field teams while fostering a positive, professional, and high-performing work culture.
- Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, regulatory, contractual, and company requirements, including incident reporting and corrective action management.
- Coordinate daily operations by communicating with clients and crews, conducting field observations, assessing fitness for duty, and monitoring work progress.
- Support workforce planning and performance management through manpower requests, quality oversight, conflict resolution, and verification of timekeeping and equipment readiness.
- Lead safety and operational excellence initiatives, including work scope planning, toolbox talks, safety meetings, KPI tracking, new employee orientations, and continuous performance reporting.
Qualifications- Demonstrates strong leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Possesses excellent verbal and written communication abilities, enabling effective coordination with crews, clients, and stakeholders.
- Thrives in fast-paced environments by prioritizing tasks, managing multiple responsibilities, and adapting to changing operational demands.
- Takes a proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving and shows strong initiative in supporting operational success.
- Holds a Technical Trade Certificate or Hours Certification, supported by 3+ years of supervisory or leadership experience; QA/QC and planning/scheduling experience are considered assets.
- Meet minimum mandatory safety ticket requirements:
- CSTS-2020
- H2S Alive
- WHMIS
Additional InformationThis position has been identified as a safety sensitive position and will require completion of drug and alcohol testing.
