Carpenter Foreman- CANA Services Ltd.

Who We Are

CANA has been a respected and trusted service provider in Alberta for over 80 years. Over those years, we have developed a reputation for delivering projects safely, on budget and on schedule. We provide quality design and construction strategies and solutions to our clients using a think-straight, talk-straight, do-it-right-once approach with no surprises. We’re known for some of the city’s most iconic buildings including the Saddledome, Taylor Family Digital Library, Bella Concert Hall at Mount Royal University, and the ATCO Commercial Centre. Come join a company where you can be involved in the next iconic project to help shape the Calgary skyline for the future.

CANA Construction is part of an exciting, challenging, and evolving industry that offers a great foundation for a rewarding career. As leaders in the Construction Industry our resume includes a myriad of projects ranging from small facility renovations to commercial/industrial complexes, aviation hangars, recreation and sports facilities, educational institutions, and high-rise buildings.

THE ROLE

The Foreman will work under the direction of the Superintendent to assist with the successful execution of the project through understanding of scope and being actively engaged in the management of own forces and subtrade work and be one of the key individuals responsible for Safety on site and implementing the CANA Safety Program. A construction foreman has a solid background in the field. Your leadership skills and your extensive experience have earned you the ability to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. You must be well-organized and favor safety above everything else.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• To ensure that all subcontract forces as well as our own forces work as safely, quickly, and efficiently as possible on site. This includes scheduling and coordinating subcontract field forces and making sure that all queries asked are responded to.
• Investigate ways of reducing the cost of the project and ensuring that opportunities to do so are acted upon where it is appropriate, including reviewing drawings for construability.
• Work with Superintendent and other site staff in executing work in accordance with project schedule. Supply information to update and monitor schedule to ensure that milestones are met.
• Review and understand the scope of work and responsibilities of own forces and subtrade scopes of work.
• Attend subcontractor site meetings and be engaged in active communication on site. Ensure that the site is kept clean, and all work is done in a safe manner. Material and equipment are to be well managed and tracked.
• Ensure trades are performing own clean up.
• Review the Specifications and design documents, including shop drawings to ensure that work is carried out in accordance with them. Ensure that all changes to the contract are incorporated into the work on site.
• Complete detailed Daily reports file as required on the project, including manpower, temperature, weather, incidents implementation of corrective action, hazard assessments, hot work permits, daily tasks completed, concrete volumes and mix designs, including copies of the pour slips, other material deliver and shipping information.
• Coordinate the delivery of materials and equipment on site, including assisting with booking of cranes, hoists and loading areas as required. Oversee the tracking of rental returns and manage inventory logs.
• Ensure that relations with subcontract field forces are kept cordial in that so far as possible consistent with the understanding that CANA will be “pushing” the subcontractors to complete their work as quickly as possible in a "Firm but Fair" manner.
• Calculate material and services as required and forward requirements to superintendent for approval.
• Confers with Superintendent to ensure proper assignment and scheduling of manpower.
• Collect and submit bi-weekly progress quantities as required, for inclusion in cost reporting information.
• Complete Safety documentation, Daily Hazard assessments and FLHAs, be engaged with site inspections and site investigations, hold trades and workforce to a high standard of safety, hold yourself to the highest standard. Enforce CANA Safety policy on site.
• Manage site labour forces, both own forces and temp workers, oversee and support the cement finishers.
• Play close attention to scaffold, fall arrest and any overhead conditions on site.
• Manage and oversee winter heat and hoarding ensure that gas lines are checked and in safe condition.
• Be prepared for the crews’ daily duties in advance, ready for the shift start.
• Effectively managing crew time and tasks (including start, finish, and break times).
• Effectively track, enter, and submit daily manpower time entries.
• Ensure site is safe and secure at the end of every shift.
• Participate in pour planning.
  
  

YOU WILL NEED

• Journeyman Carpenter preferred; other project/construction management experience considered. Additional training as required by the CANA staff training matrix.
• 2-5 years of commercial construction and project management experience with a proven track record of projects being delivered on time and on budget.
• Possess strong communication, leadership, integration, problem-solving, interfacing, scheduling, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in various software programs, to implement the day-to-day site operations (drawings, deficiency lists, RFI’s, etc.).
• Effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity, contractor management, construction planning and execution, project organization and construction project controls.
• Labour relations expertise in both union and non-union environments an asset.
• Professional conduct with both internal and external customers
• Demonstrate a commitment to all facets of the role while working towards the achievement of company goals and objectives.
• Awareness of policies and procedures and fellow team members within the organization
• Ability to work hands on while supervising crews of 5-50 personnel.
• Valid Driver’s License or means of transportation to project sites.
• A high school diploma or GED or Certificate preferred or a Certificate in a Skilled Trade.
• Have a good understanding and/or ability to find information as needed in the OH&S regulations.
  
  

What We Provide You

• Competitive salary, Benefits, RRSP, annual fitness incentive
• PPE allowance
• A commitment to workplace safety
• A team of expertise across sectors