Foreperson - Telecom Construction

Location: Belleville, ON, Canada
Date Posted: Mar 13, 2025
Job ID: R23496
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

You are a Foreperson with field operations experience in construction and telecommunications/utility installation projects. You will work independently and as a team to execute project plans and schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. As a Foreperson, you will manage quality control, safety, project performance and delegate work to field staff, contractors, and trades people.

Apply today! Join the Ledcor Technical Services team today and play a key role in advancing telecommunications infrastructure in Belleville, ON.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising 5+ crews and support the superintendent with daily scheduling and field operations.
• Train, support and offer guidance to new hires.
• Ensure efficient workflow and crew management in the field.
• Lead by example in promoting health, safety, and environmental (HS&E) best practices on the project.
• Ensure compliance with the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP), Ledcor HS&E standards, and all applicable OH&S/OSHA regulations for employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure project schedules are met while maintaining company standards in regard to quality protocols.
• Manage escalations and provide exceptional customer service to clients related to quality, work performed, standards, etc.
• Ensure that all tailboards, timesheets, driver’s logbooks, and billing are handed in on time.
• Ensure compliance with municipality hours of work, traffic protection, environmental standards, traffic bylaws, and restoration standards.
• Oversee all client specific requirements based on contract requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry as a Foreperson or Lead Hand Labourer.
• Strong problem-solving skills specific to the telecom industry.
• Ability to coordinate and troubleshoot day-to-day job site challenges.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple project locations simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of current construction practices and field concepts (including Outside Plant (OSP) construction).
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), Vermeer drills, and Falcon locating systems.
• Competence in using line locators effectively.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience directing and supervising the work of others, including subcontractors.
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes.
• Ability to operate industry specific equipment such as vibratory plows, small excavators, skid steers, backhoes and road cut saws.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others, including the supervision of subcontractors.
• Effective organizational and planning skills; proven experience organizing workloads, managing multiple priorities, and working with multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and Outlook.
• Familiarity with protocols and practices specific to large telecommunications providers.
• Must possess and maintain a valid provincial driver’s license and a clean driver’s abstract.

Working Conditions

• Travel to various sites across Ontario is required.
• Working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, lifting (up to 75 pounds), in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.).
• Applicants that reside in the Belleville area will be given preference due to the location of this project.

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email . For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

169 Front Street, Belleville, ON