Foreman/Forewoman
- Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a construction supervisory role required.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Job Description
Who We Are
Kichton Construction LP is the Fort McMurray based Heavy Civil entity within the Kichton Group of companies which has been operating since 1963. Kichton Construction LP commenced operations in 2019 as the industrial division of the Kichton Group to serve the Energy and Mining Industries throughout North America. Since inception, KCLP has grown sustainably and exponentially, starting with 30 experienced team members in 2019, to now over 400 team members and over 300 pieces of heavy equipment. KCLP is proud to continue operating alongside our Community Partner, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, as part of our NOHA/Kichton Joint-Venture.
The Role We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Foreperson to train, lead and mentor our heavy equipment crews doing reclamation work. The Foreperson is responsible for facilitating and organizing all crews, equipment, and materials to complete work scopes in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate has worked in the Fort McMurray oilsands before and has mining, industrial and heavy civil construction experience. This position is project based and reports into the General Foreman.
Location/Project Details
Who We Are
Kichton Construction LP is the Fort McMurray based Heavy Civil entity within the Kichton Group of companies which has been operating since 1963. Kichton Construction LP commenced operations in 2019 as the industrial division of the Kichton Group to serve the Energy and Mining Industries throughout North America. Since inception, KCLP has grown sustainably and exponentially, starting with 30 experienced team members in 2019, to now over 400 team members and over 300 pieces of heavy equipment. KCLP is proud to continue operating alongside our Community Partner, the Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, as part of our NOHA/Kichton Joint-Venture.
The Role We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Foreperson to train, lead and mentor our heavy equipment crews doing reclamation work. The Foreperson is responsible for facilitating and organizing all crews, equipment, and materials to complete work scopes in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner. The ideal candidate has worked in the Fort McMurray oilsands before and has mining, industrial and heavy civil construction experience. This position is project based and reports into the General Foreman.
Location/Project Details
- Syncrude, Mildred Lake
- 12-hour days (paid for 11.5 hours). 14 days on, 7 off. Days and Nights.
- No accommodations, LOA provided
- Busing provided from town to site.
- $45.00 to $ 48.00 per hour with OT at 1.5 x the regular rate (bi-weekly pay).
- OT after 8 hours per day.
- 9.6% Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay on all regular hours paid out bi-weekly.
- Extended health, dental, vison, travel and paramedical coverage after 90 days.
- LTD, AD&D, life insurance and dependent life insurance after 90 days.
- $500/year health care spending account.
- Employee Assistance and virtual health programs.
- PPE provided, just bring your own CSA certified steel toed boots that cover the ankle.
- Opportunities for growth.
- Review, understand, and follow all safe work practices and procedures.
- Lead, train and mentor employees in safe work practices.
- Maintain regular communication with Supervisors and Project Managers regarding project processes, risks, and forecasts.
- Ensure materials needed are ordered and available.
- Facilitate morning toolbox talks and site/company meetings.
- Ensure employees review, understand, and follow all company policies.
- Coach, mentor, train and when necessary discipline employees who are not meeting performance standards or that violate company policies.
- Complete daily documentation thoroughly, including: FLHAs, timesheets, pre/post-inspections of all tools and equipment, and any other paperwork required.
- Report incidents, near misses, equipment damage, and hazards to Supervisors immediately.
- Groundwork/operate equipment and work on the tools as required.
- Represent the Company in a positive and professional manner - leading by example.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a construction supervisory role required.
- Mining/oilsands experience required.
- Familiar and comfortable working in a production environment.
- A safety-first attitude.
- An excellent communicator and a good listener.
- Must be proficient in English, both verbally and written
- Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a good driver's abstract
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
- CSO
- Energy Safety Canada or ACSA Version: OH&S AB Legislative Awareness
- Energy Safety Canada: Silica Awareness
- Energy Safety Canada: Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
- Energy Safety Canada: Wood Buffalo Wildlife Intermediate
- Energy Safety Canada: Field Ergonomics
- Energy Safety Canada: Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness or H2S Alive if already obtained
- Suncor pre-requisite training – approx. 4 hours (will be sent to you as part of onboarding)
- ACSA Worksite Investigation Basics, considered an asset
- ACSA Leadership for Safety Excellence, considered an asset
- Bistrainer Company Specific Training (3 courses, approx. 2-3 hours)
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead, organize, train, and mentor reclamation crews, coordinating equipment and materials to complete work safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Conduct safety meetings, maintain daily records, communicate project risks and progress, report incidents, and perform groundwork or equipment operation as needed.
Requirements
Requires at least five years of construction supervisory experience, mining or oil sands experience, and comfort working in a production environment. Candidates must have a valid Class 5 driver's license with a good abstract, pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, communicate proficiently in English, and complete the specified safety training.
Skills
- Construction Supervision
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Mining And Oil Sands Experience
- Crew Leadership
- Employee Training And Mentoring
- Safety Practices
- Production Environment Experience
- Project Coordination
- Materials Coordination
- Toolbox Talks
- Daily Documentation
- Hazard Identification
- Incident Reporting
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Groundwork
- Written And Verbal Communication
Benefits
- Overtime Pay
- Vacation And Statutory Holiday Pay
- Extended Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Travel Coverage
- Paramedical Coverage
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Health Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Virtual Health Programs
- Personal Protective Equipment Provided
- Bus Transportation To Site
- Living Out Allowance
- Growth Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
- Energy
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Reclamation
- Heavy Civil Construction
- Mining
- Oil Sands
- Syncrude
- Mildred Lake
- Heavy Equipment
- Crew Supervision
- Production Environment
- Safe Work Practices
- Toolbox Talks
- Field-Level Hazard Assessments
- Timesheets
- Equipment Inspections
- Incident Reporting
- Class 5 Driver's License
- CSO Energy Safety Canada
- Alberta Occupational Health And Safety Legislative Awareness
- Silica Awareness
- Wood Buffalo Wildlife Awareness
- Field Ergonomics
- Hydrogen Sulfide Awareness
- H2S Alive
- Suncor Prerequisite Training
- Worksite Investigation Basics
- Leadership For Safety Excellence
- Bistrainer Training
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Overtime
- 14-On-7-Off Rotation