Powerline Foreman

About Us

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a leading utility infrastructure contractor helping power communities across Canada and the United States. Built on family roots, we value safety, hard work, and getting the job done right for our clients. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to build your skills and grow your career.

Role Details

• Location: Transmission & distribution line projects throughout Ontario.
• Employment type: Full-time, temporary
• Work arrangement: On-site - rotation
• Schedule: Project-based rotation, initially anticipated to be 21 days on / 7 days off or 6 days on / 1 day off. Frequent overtime and weekend work may be required to accommodate project schedules.
• Travel: Travel to project sites throughout Ontario is required.
• Travel support: Eligible for a $200 per day living-out allowance (LOA), where applicable while working away from home.
  
  

The Opportunity

The Foreman leads a field crew on utility construction projects, with a focus on transmission and distribution work. As a working crew leader, you will coordinate daily activities, perform energized work, and ensure construction meets safety requirements, utility standards, and client expectations.

This opportunity suits an experienced tradesperson who wants to lead a crew while remaining directly involved in field work. You will bring practical technical knowledge and Live Line experience to daily planning, help resolve construction challenges, and support the development of junior crew members.

Key Elements of the Role

• Direct daily crew activities, communicate work plans, and coordinate tools, materials, and equipment. Resolve field issues and escalate concerns when needed to maintain progress.
• Perform energized Live Line work in accordance with approved procedures, switching plans, and utility distribution standards.
• Lead daily tailboards and field hazard assessments, reinforce protective equipment and permit requirements, and guide safety discussions on energized hazards, minimum approach distances, and Live Line protocols.
• Support incident reporting, safety observations, and corrective actions, setting a consistent example of safe work practices for the crew.
• Verify work against drawings, specifications, and client requirements. Support installation checklists, material verification, photo records, inspections, and client walkdowns, and escalate non-conforming work.
• Track crew time, material usage, and productivity, submit accurate daily reports, and identify delays or opportunities to improve execution.
• Ensure proper use, care, and storage of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Serve as the crew’s primary point of contact, coordinate with other field leaders, and support onboarding and development of junior team members.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• At least five years of hands-on experience in utility construction or related trade work.
• Strong technical competency in transmission and distribution construction.
• Required experience in energized distribution work, including rubber glove, hot stick, or equivalent Live Line methods.
• Proven field leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and support crew development.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and safety protocols.
• Comfort using digital field tools for timesheets, forms, logs, and daily reporting.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to work at remote and active project sites.
  
  

The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

Base Pay Range: $60.47 CAD - $60.47 CAD

Equal Opportunity & Recruitment

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are equal opportunity employers committed to a respectful and accessible recruitment process. We make employment decisions based on job-related qualifications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must currently be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located and must maintain valid work authorization throughout their employment.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, review of driving records or driver’s abstracts, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client or site-access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require accommodation are encouraged to contact the recruitment team so we can discuss their needs and arrange appropriate support.