Carpenter Foreperson
- Surrey, Canada
- On-site
- Mid Level
- 5+ years
- Posted
Skills
Required
- Foreperson
- Carpentry
- planning
- WorkSafe
- site-level construction drawings
Preferred
- Carpentry Trade
- layout
- GPS / LN100
Join Coquitlam Ridge Constructors, part of BA Blacktop Group of Companies, as a Carpenter Foreperson. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of carpentry projects, including planning, scheduling, employee relations, quality control, and administration. You must have a minimum of 5 years of carpentry experience and 3 years of foreperson experience. This is a union position with a pay rate starting at $41.95 per hour.
Responsibilities
- Plan and schedule carpentry projects, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline.
- Oversee and coordinate the work of carpentry crews, addressing any interpersonal issues and promoting team building.
- Monitor the quality of workmanship, ensuring compliance with specifications and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Requirements
- Familiarity with WorkSafe BC Regulations that pertain to the corporation’s scope of service(s)
- Familiarity with fundamental components of site-level construction drawings, specifications, and documents
- Working understanding of the scope of trades related to bridge construction
- Working knowledge of applicable Collective Agreements and employment standards
- Minimum 5 years of Carpentry Experience
- Minimum 3 years of Foreperson Experience
- Experience in Heavy Engineering Construction and bridge-related works
- Level 1 occupational First Aid Certificate
- Fall Protection Certificate
- Rigging Certificate
Valid Class 5 Drivers License
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of carpentry, leadership, site-level communication, problem-solving, and planning
- Demonstrated skills in software typical of the position in the industry (Digital timesheets, email, instant messaging)
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding, outdoor, all-weather working environment, frequently at heights
- Personal hand tools and equipment
Preferred
- Carpentry Trade Qualification (or demonstrated equivalent experience)
- Advanced site layout with GPS/LN100
- Confined Space Entry
- Ground Disturbance
- Heavy Trailer Endorsement
Pay
Pay: From $41.95 per hour
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE
- This is a BC Building Trade Union position and will require membership CMAW (Carpenters Union).
- This position requires frequent travel between locations as project sites change annually.
