Heavy Equipment Foreperson

Description

Are you an experienced Heavy Equipment Foreperson looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a major industrial project? Do you thrive in managing teams and ensuring high-quality work in an industrial setting? At Ledcor, we take pride in safety and quality, and we’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our team for the Linde Dow Path2Zero expansion project in Fort Saskatchewan, AB.
If you’re a motivated leader with strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety, we want you on our team.

Join the True Blue Ledcor team today!

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a crew of heavy equipment operators and labourers
• Interface with the client and other contractors on site
• Ensure site safety by maintaining a hazard-free environment and enforcing compliance with Ledcor’s health, safety, and environmental standards
• Coordinate work activities with the client, contractors, and other forepersons to ensure smooth project execution
• Plan and manage resources, equipment, and labour to keep operations efficient
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure all required paperwork is completed accurately
• Monitor project schedules to ensure work is completed safely within regular hours and meets deadlines
• Resolve on-site challenges and proactively manage work sequencing

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years of supervisory experience in a civil construction environment
• Demonstrated strong experience in operating a range of heavy equipment to finishing grade
• Must successfully complete a full pre-access medical including a drug and alcohol test
• Valid Driver’s License and Driver's Abstract
• CSTS-2020
• Ground Disturbance Level 2
• Rigging Level 1 (basic rigging)

Work Conditions:

• Project to commence in April 2025
• Work schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off (10-12 hour shifts)
• Extended health benefits provided by CLAC
• This is a local position-candidates must reside in the Greater Edmonton area. No camp accommodations or travel allowances provided

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

10005 102 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB