Construction Foreman - Onaping Depth

Job Description

Project: Onaping Depth

Rotation: 14 days on 14 days off

Shift Length: 11/12 hours

Allowance: Will be provided based on location

Travel: Will be provided based on location

Benefits: Redpath offers comprehensive benefits including but not limited to health, dental and vision care, life insurance, pension and employee assistance program

Pre-employment requirement: Drug Test

Job Description:

The primary role of the Construction Foreperson is to plan, organize and control activities of a construction group, to ensure the project is completed in accordance to company standards and safety practices; to liaise with technical personnel and to update the site management on activities, progress and challenges; to suggest methods and procedures to minimize project cost to ensure the work meets design specifications according to client requirements.

Responsibilities

General:

1. Assist project engineering and construction management, when necessary, in clarifying or defining parameters and deciding on processes to be utilized
2. Monitor operations activities to ensure construction progress on the project is within expectations
3. Take appropriate action as critical dates approach to ensure a smooth transition from phase to phase
4. Organize and lead crew to achieve planned objective
5. Coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and client authorized project work schedules to achieve desired results;
6. Supervise sub-contractors and ensure all work is completed according to Redpath safety standards
7. Ensure that subcontractors have current and accurate plans and specifications
8. Act as principal coordinator and liaison with subcontractors to ensure contract compliance
9. Establish expectations with subcontractors and vendors to ensure solid understanding of contract requirements (including documentation and information), expectations, and timing of required construction and materials to finish on schedule
10. The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Health and Safety:

1. Having the authority and responsibility to maintain a safe and efficient working environment
2. Following Redpath Canada Limited health and safety standards and systems, including the Five Point Safety System and the Cardinal Rules, and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions
3. Ability to participate and complete incident / accident investigations and take corrective action to prevent injury and / or re-occurrence
4. Responsible to ensure proper use and maintenance of personal protective equipment for the work.
5. Must have knowledge of the WHMIS legislation and know how to effectively use an MSDS sheet.
6. Comply with the Mine Regulation Act and Regulations clauses that apply to your work area.

Qualifications

Education:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience:

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Lead-Construction Miner

Knowledge Required:

1. Must understand underground work environment
2. Must understand responsibilities of leadership
3. Ability to multitask and work effectively
4. Ability to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
5. Able to work in team environment, and lead by example
6. Willing to mentor others
7. Willing to be trained in other aspects of trade
8. Ability to read civil prints
9. Basic understanding of Mine Regulations pertaining to task
10. Ability to conduct risk assessment of specific task
11. Understanding of work-related procedures and standards
12. Ability to recognize and resolve problems as required
13. Respectful of cultural differences