Carpentry Foreman
- North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of carpentry experience, including at least 1 year in a foreman or leadership position.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
General Overview
Elevate your career in construction with Surespan through an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Skilled Carpenter or General Carpenter. We are seeking experienced and motivated construction professionals to contribute to the successful delivery of bridge construction projects across Canada.
These are full-time, permanent positions offering competitive wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
Successful candidates will play an important role in onsite construction activities, supporting project execution while ensuring quality workmanship, effective crew coordination, and compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Elevate your career in construction with Surespan through an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Skilled Carpenter or General Carpenter. We are seeking experienced and motivated construction professionals to contribute to the successful delivery of bridge construction projects across Canada.
These are full-time, permanent positions offering competitive wages, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.
Successful candidates will play an important role in onsite construction activities, supporting project execution while ensuring quality workmanship, effective crew coordination, and compliance with safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of carpenters on bridge construction projects.
- Coordinate daily construction activities, tasks, and work schedules with the Site Superintendent.
- Read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and project specifications.
- Oversee the construction and installation of formwork, falsework, and structural components.
- Ensure quality control and compliance with applicable safety regulations and building standards.
- Train, mentor, and provide guidance to junior carpenters and general labourers.
- Monitor material usage and maintain efficient organization of job site resources.
- Assist with crane rigging operations and ensure proper hand signal communication.
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety meetings while enforcing site safety procedures.
- Participate in project planning, problem-solving, and construction progress reporting.
- Minimum of 3 years of carpentry experience, including at least 1 year in a foreman or leadership position.
- Bridge construction experience is highly preferred
- Strong understanding of construction methods, tools, and materials
- Proven ability to lead a crew effectively and maintain high standards
- Commitment to safety with a valid fall protection ticket
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Physically fit and capable of lifting/moving up to 50lbs
- Reliable, organized, and professional work ethic
- Strong leadership, organizational, and time management abilities.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate and work collaboratively with site superintendents, subcontractors, and construction teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high construction standards.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Reliable, professional, and safety-conscious work ethic.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The Foreman will work at various project sites across Canada, often on a fly-in-fly-out basis. LOA is provided no none camp jobs.
- Typical work rotation: 21 days on, 7 days off.
- Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications.
- Full-time, permanent employment opportunities.
- Excellent extended health benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career advancement.
- The opportunity to contribute to major bridge construction projects across Canada.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate carpentry crews on bridge construction projects, overseeing daily work, formwork and structural installations, quality, and safety. Support planning and progress reporting, manage job-site resources, mentor junior workers, and assist with crane rigging operations.
Requirements
Candidates need at least three years of carpentry experience, including at least one year in a foreman or leadership role; bridge construction experience is highly preferred. They must have a valid fall protection ticket, strong leadership and communication skills, the ability to interpret construction drawings, and the physical capacity to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Crew Leadership
- Construction Coordination
- Blueprint Interpretation
- Formwork and Falsework
- Quality Control
- Construction Safety
- Carpentry
- Bridge Construction
- Training and Mentoring
- Material Management
- Crane Rigging
- Hand Signal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Project Planning
- Communication
- Time Management
Benefits
- Extended Health Benefits
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- Construction
- Trades
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Carpentry
- Bridge Construction
- Construction Foreman
- Formwork
- Falsework
- Structural Components
- Blueprints
- Construction Drawings
- Project Specifications
- Quality Control
- Safety Regulations
- Fall Protection
- Crane Rigging
- Hand Signals
- Toolbox Talks
- Crew Supervision
- Site Superintendent
- Material Usage
- Construction Planning
- Progress Reporting
- Fly-In-Fly-Out
- 21-Day-On, 7-Day-Off Rotation
- Construction Standards