Carpenter Foreperson

Join Coquitlam Ridge Constructors, part of BA Blacktop Group of Companies, as a Carpenter Foreperson. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of carpentry projects, including planning, scheduling, employee relations, quality control, and administration. You must have a minimum of 5 years of carpentry experience and 3 years of foreperson experience. This is a union position with a pay rate starting at $41.95 per hour.

• Plan and schedule carpentry projects, ensuring adherence to budget and timeline.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of carpentry crews, addressing any interpersonal issues and promoting team building.
• Monitor the quality of workmanship, ensuring compliance with specifications and implementing corrective actions as needed.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Essential Qualifications**

• Familiarity with WorkSafe BC Regulations that pertain to the corporation’s scope of service(s)
• Familiarity with fundamental components of site-level construction drawings, specifications, and documents
• Working understanding of the scope of trades related to bridge construction
• Working knowledge of applicable Collective Agreements and employment standards
• Minimum 5 years of Carpentry Experience
• Minimum 3 years of Foreperson Experience
• Experience in Heavy Engineering Construction and bridge-related works
• Carpentry Trade Qualification (or demonstrated equivalent experience)
• Level 1 occupational First Aid Certificate
• Fall Protection Certificate
• Rigging Certificate
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of carpentry, leadership, site-level communication, problem-solving, and planning
• Demonstrated skills in software typical of the position in the industry (Digital timesheets, email, instant messaging)
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding, outdoor, all-weather working environment, frequently at heights
• Personal hand tools and equipment

**Desirable Qualifications**

• Advanced site layout with GPS/LN100
• Confined Space Entry
• Ground Disturbance
• Heavy Trailer Endorsement

**ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE**

This is a BC Building Trade Union position and will require membership CMAW (Carpenters Union).

This position requires frequent travel between locations as project sites change annually.

**Pay:** From $41.95 per hour