Civil Foreperson

Are you an experienced Civil Foreperson looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a major industrial project? At Ledcor, we take pride in safety, quality, and we’re looking for hardworking and reliable workers to join our team for the in Fort McMurray!

Join the True Blue Ledcor team!

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Essential Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction to civil crews, including labourers, heavy equipment operators, and drivers
• Plan, coordinate, and execute civil construction activities such as earthworks, grading, excavation, backfill, and material placement
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and schedules
•  Coordinate equipment and manpower requirements to meet daily production targets
•  Conduct daily toolbox meetings, ensuring crews understand work plans and hazards
•  Enforce all project and Ledcor policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Monitor job progress, productivity, and quality of work; address issues as they arise
• Maintain clear communication with superintendents and construction manager
• Read and interpret construction drawings, grade stakes, and survey information
• Assist with training, mentoring, and performance management of crew members
• Complete required daily reports, timekeeping, and documentation
• Identify and escalate safety, quality, or schedule concerns in a timely manner

Requirements

• Previous 3-5 years’ experience in a leadership position on a major industrial construction project
• Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to direct crews and resolve on‑site issues
• Strong working knowledge of civil construction activities
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Hold a valid Class 5 driver’s license and provide a clean 3-year drivers record
• Completion of project pre-access training requirements

Work Conditions

• 14 days on, 7 days off, working 10 hour days
• Overtime rates, RSP contributions and weekly wage payments
• Extended Health & Wellness benefits provided by CLAC
• Camp accommodation provided
• Travel allowance available for eligible employees
• Weekly wage payments

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.