Firewater Foreman

Company Description

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary

Position: Firewater Foreman

Type: Full Time

Location: On Site

Schedule: 7 on/7 off Rotation (Compressed Work Schedule)

Compensation Details

• Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
• Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service
• RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
• Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Other Incentives

• Progression and development opportunities
• Safety Recognition
• Years of Service Recognition – Annual
• Company support for recertification of required tickets
• Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
• Overtime available but not guaranteed
• Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site
• Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location
  
  

Role Summary

A Foreman is responsible for coaching, resolving issues. They may conduct regular inspections of the work to check for inconsistencies and deviations from company-established quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a competent individual who will be able to guide and train employees.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination and scheduling of Firewater activities.
• Lead execution of Firewater activities.
• Maintain physical asset security and condition.
• Train and perform competency evaluations.
• Assign work to employees, based on job requirements, special job site conditions, and available equipment, material, and worker qualifications.
• Conduct and/or attend safety meetings.
• Review and approve Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) and work process to ensure safe execution.
• Assist with creation and revision of Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs) / Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs)
• Demonstrate and explain use of equipment as required.
• Conduct performance evaluations for employees.
• Develop safe work assignment plans as necessary.
• Estimate equipment, materials, and labour requirements.
• Responsible to ensure overall compliance in operations and safety.
• Maintain production and work records.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Plumbing Journeyperson required (minimum of 5 years experience)
• Previous leadership experience preferred
• Firewater specific experience preferred
• Advanced LOTO training
• Advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite
• Solid understanding of safety and training legislation; competency, observation and evaluation skills
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Conflict and employee management
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
• CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019)
• Applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
  
  

Application Instructions

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers

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The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.