Grading Foreman

Volker Stevin Canada and its subsidiaries across Western Canada are dedicated to providing the highest level of quality services in the areas of : construction, project management, highway maintenance, civil works and bridge construction, maintenance and rehabilitation expertise, and asphalt / aggregate plants and pits.

Position Rationale :

Supporting Mainline Construction Operations, a Grading Foreman is responsible for supervision of the assigned crew and equipment to complete civil or, residential, or oilfield grading projects.

The Foreman is also responsible to present a professional image and attitude in all dealings with the client, the public and fellow workers and to ensure all tasks are carried out in a safe and responsible manner.

General Responsibilities :

• Supervise work at the assigned jobsite, including conducting daily field safety & environmental inspections as required, and maintain records and reporting.
• Check delivery of materials to verify accuracy of bills of lading and notify supervisor of material delivery discrepancies.
• Ensure materials required are available to maintain a steady workflow on the jobsite.
• Ensure good employee relations are maintained and all training requirements are achieved. Ensure optimization of all resources through proper planning and co-ordination of work.
• Be responsible for uniformity and compliance with contract specifications; as well as review, completion and corrections on all required documentation which includes daily timesheets, tailgate meetings, and incident reporting.

Influences Quality :

• Encourage others to achieve a high quality of service and leads by example.
• Understand and apply company performance standards (QA / QC) requirements for all maintenance activities.

Performance Management :

• Ensure everyone on the team is aware of their duties and responsibilities.
• Hold each team member accountable for their own results through ongoing performance management : provide immediate verbal or written feedback, recognition of work well done, opportunities for development and cross training.

Job Management :

• Check weather information to monitor potential adverse weather conditions.
• Adjust schedule to accommodate adverse conditions to avoid delays.
• Direct the mobilization and demobilization of crews and equipment.
• Ensures work alone protocol is followed.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following :

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of civil or oilfield grading experience.
• High school education or extensive experience.
• Valid Class 5 AB driver’s license with a clean abstract.
• Thorough knowledge of the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) Health and Safety Regulations.
• Working away from Grande Prairie, is anticipated, although it may not be a constant requirement.
• Proficiency in computer skills is considered an asset.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.

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