Foreman - Shoring & Piling

The Foreman provides leadership, schedules, coordinates, supervises and ensures the productivity and safety of the work crew and the public. As a key participant in the relationship with the client, consultants and the company, the foreman acts as a management liaison and a client interface.

Location: Ottawa, ON
Job Type: Replacement

• The foreman must promote a safe work culture, is accountable for the safety of the crew as well as the general public
• Knowing, understanding, communicating and ensuring compliance with the safety regulations (Health and Safety Act) and safety policies and procedures outlined in the company policy
• Completing daily and weekly safety forms and incident reports as required
• Leads the crew and is accountable for how the crew completes assigned work
• Communicating and assigning individual tasks to a member or members of his crew
• Ability to hold crew members accountable, including disciplinary action as required
• Setting work standards and outlining behavioural expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity
• Interact and collaborate with Sub Contractors, Other Tomlinson Departments, PM’s/PC’s, inspectors and clients
• Following the project plans and schedules and ensuring that the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals
• Understanding the work at hand, organize the workforce and equipment
• Discussing and planning with the manager/superintendent the proposed work
• Completing administrative tasks including the input of labour and equipment times daily
• Ensuring that the completed work meets the specifications
• Ensuring proper techniques are utilized to achieve the highest possible workmanship and quality of work
• Inspecting the completed work and initiating timely resolutions if required
• Ability to plan, execute, and supervise the installation of Shoring and Piling work
• Maintaining a strong work ethic and positive attitude which will motivate the crew to meet goals
• Train and mentor crew members on construction best practices and procedures

• Work on a construction site
• Exposure to all elements – summer heat, rain etc.

• Completion of secondary school is usually required
• 5+ years of industry field experience

• The expected range for this position is based on a collective agreement. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience.

• Competitive wages
• Employer paid health and dental benefits
• Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits program
• Family-oriented team environment
• Employee discounts and other rewards programs

The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI.

If you have any questions please contact our HR department.