Shop Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $68,000

Ballad Group

Who is Ballad Group? Well, our training programs have built capacity in diverse areas including entrepreneurship, insurance, information and computer technology, construction, French language acquisition, hospitality, supply chain management, and more. We have delivered unique training programs for a variety of organizations, Indigenous Communities and on behalf of the Ministry of Jobs, Economy, Trade, and Immigration, and the Ministry of Assisted Living and Social Services.

This position works closely with and reports to Ballads Regional Program Supervisor. This position will work out of Ballads Edmonton WERC Training Centre.

The Opportunity

The Shop Foreman will have an instructional role in Ballad Groups WERC program. This position will be accountable to lead and educate participants on basic building, carpentry techniques, and safety procedures. The successful candidate will work closely with WERC program staff to identify the needs of participants and adjust daily activities accordingly.

The Shop Foreman will utilize excellent judgment to develop credible and meaningful relationships with program participants to elevate their basic building skills. Excellent communication skills, prioritization, a focus on safety and organization will be a necessity for this role.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management of the participants, including safety, within the shop and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction :

• Supervising groups of participants in a shop / carpentry setting.
• Instructing working groups with a focus on residential and commercial construction techniques (including concrete, framing, plumbing, electrical, siding, flooring, and finishing).
• Guide shop productivity and efficiency.
• Provide input to the program team in identifying social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that will meet program participant needs.
• Identify potential emergency situations, analyze situations accurately, and effectively communicate with program staff to develop strategies to deal with such situations.
• Actively seek out positive solutions to solve challenges amongst staff, participants, and partners.

Program Development :

Program Delivery :

Health and Safety :

Administrative and Support Duties :

Experience

The position requires the following skills, experiences, and abilities :