electrical construction foreman / woman

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Wet / damp

Work setting

• Construction
• Installation
• Maintenance
• Repair
• Service
• Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting / diagnostic

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Train or arrange for training
• Estimate costs and materials
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
• Prepare working drawings
• Organize tasks to accomplish the work

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Construction Electrician Trade Certification
• Construction Electrician Red Seal Certificate

Type of product

• Electrical wiring devices

Area of work experience

• Project planning
• Wiring

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Fast-paced environment
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available