Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of: construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt/aggregate plants and pits.
Position Rationale:
Supporting Mainline Construction Operations, a Grading Foreman is responsible for supervision of the assigned crew and equipment to complete civil or, residential, or oilfield grading projects. The Foreman is also responsible to present a professional image and attitude in all dealings with the client, the public and fellow workers and to ensure all tasks are carried out in a safe and responsible manner.
General Responsibilities:
- Supervise work at the assigned jobsite, including conducting daily field safety & environmental inspections as required, and maintain records and reporting.
- Check delivery of materials to verify accuracy of bills of lading and notify supervisor of material delivery discrepancies.
- Ensure materials required are available to maintain a steady workflow on the jobsite.
- Ensure good employee relations are maintained and all training requirements are achieved. Ensure optimization of all resources through proper planning and co-ordination of work.
- Be responsible for uniformity and compliance with contract specifications; as well as review, completion and corrections on all required documentation which includes daily timesheets, tailgate meetings, and incident reporting.
Influences Quality:
- Encourage others to achieve a high quality of service and leads by example.
- Understand and apply company performance standards (QA/QC) requirements for all maintenance activities.
Performance Management:
- Ensure everyone on the team is aware of their duties and responsibilities.
- Hold each team member accountable for their own results through ongoing performance management: provide immediate verbal or written feedback, recognition of work well done, opportunities for development and cross training.
Job Management:
- Check weather information to monitor potential adverse weather conditions.
- Adjust schedule to accommodate adverse conditions to avoid delays.
- Direct the mobilization and demobilization of crews and equipment.
- Ensures “work alone” protocol is followed.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of civil or oilfield grading experience.
- High school education or extensive experience.
- Valid Class 5 AB driver’s license with a clean abstract.
- Thorough knowledge of the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Health and Safety Regulations.
- Working away from Grande Prairie, is anticipated, although it may not be a constant requirement.
- Proficiency in computer skills is considered an asset.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.
About Mainline Construction
Our story began in 1992, when Harvey Bennett opened a deep utility construction business serving the local residential markets of Grande Prairie, Alberta. Over the years, he grew the company to service other industries, and expanded to include earthworks, oilfield construction, gravel supply, and trucking. As Harvey maintained the growth of the business, his primary focus and priority was always his staff, clients and the community. The family atmosphere at Mainline Construction and its supporting community was a natural fit when Volker Stevin Canada purchased the company in 2014.Apply now for Grading Foreman
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