Foreperson - Firewater Replacement at Ledcor

If you take pride in delivering high-quality work and are seeking an opportunity with the potential for long-term employment, we want to hear from you.

Ledcor is seeking Forepersons to oversee daily field operations for the Firewater Replacement Project, ensuring work is completed safely and in accordance with project schedules, and quality standards.

The successful candidate may come from either a Pipefitter or Equipment Operator background and have experience planning and supervising work involving trench boxes and protected excavations.

This position is located in Fort McMurray, AB.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work with the project manager and superintendent to coordinate excavation, trenching, pipe installation, backfilling, and restoration activities
• Lead and supervise a crew of pipefitters, heavy equipment operators and labourers
• Identify and resolve field issues while minimizing impacts to schedule and budget
• Read and interpret construction drawings, grade stakes, and survey information
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings, ensuring crews understand work plans and hazards
• Assist with training, mentoring, and performance management of crew members
• Monitor project schedules to ensure work is completed within regular hours and meets deadlines
• Complete tasks safely, efficiently, and within project deadlines, following Ledcor’s high standards for safety and quality

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in a leadership position
• Must have experience with trench boxes, trench shoring, and excavation safety practices
• Must have rigging experience
• Must have experience working around confined space
• Previous experience working in a plant, industrial construction/maintenance, facility pipeline or pipeline maintenance is required
• Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to direct crews and resolve on‑site issues
• Strong working knowledge of civil construction activities
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Valid driver’s license and provide a clean 3-year drivers record

Work Conditions

• Applicants who reside in Fort McMurray will be given preference due to the location of the project
• Camp accommodations available
• Living out allowance available
• 14 days on, 7 days off shift rotation working 11-12 hours per day
• Must be able to work day or night shifts
• Benefits provided by CLAC

Additional Information

Ledcor Pipeline offers a unique set of pipeline services unmatched anywhere in the oil and gas industry. From pipeline construction to investigative digs and subcontractor management, we are accustomed to operating in challenging terrain, and we maintain some of the largest pipeline networks in the world.

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.

Fort MacKay Industrial Park Lot 21, Fort McMurray, AB