Grade Foreperson

Join BA Blacktop Ltd., a leading construction company, as a Grade Foreperson in the Fraser Valley Area. In this role, you will oversee the execution of work on the job site, coordinate and schedule onsite work, ensure quality of work, manage equipment, and maintain site safety. You will also be responsible for training and developing crew members, reporting and record keeping, and communicating with clients and the public. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of utilities/construction activities, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a desire to learn and teach.

• Assurer la mise en œuvre des ordres de travail et la compréhension complète de l'étendue des travaux.
• Coordonner et planifier le travail sur le site, superviser tous les aspects des opérations quotidiennes.
• Veiller à ce que les exigences de qualité soient respectées, corriger toutes les lacunes dès que possible.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Essential Qualifications**

• Heavy a strong and growing knowledge of utilities/construction activities and processes
• Have a strong and growing knowledge of specifications (MoTI, MMCD, local government specifications)
• Ability to read and interpret site plans/blueprints and look up specifications from MoTI / MMCD
• Ability to organize all field aspects needed on-site to begin and complete a job
• Possess general computer skills
• Ability to measure and calculate length, surface, volumes, and quantities
• Ability to perform field project layout from drawings and cut sheets
• Ability to use a laser level, calculate elevations, and layout elevations
• Have a working knowledge of all the equipment on site
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong communication skills with clients and the public
• A desire to learn and teach; a passion to excel and to strive to get the most out of employeesWHMIS
• Occupational First aid Level 1
• Traffic Control Person Training
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue
• Grader Operation (for Foreperson/Grader Operator)
• Papyrus Training and Intelex Training

**Desirable Qualifications**

• Site Plan Reading Course (BCIT)
• Survey Course (Union/BCIT)
• Public Works Course (BCIT)
• Construction Management Courses
• Occupational First aid Level 2
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue (May be mandatory on some projects)
• Fall Protection (May be mandatory on some projects)
• Hoisting & Rigging
• Heavy Duty Trailer Endorsement Training

**ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON THE ROLE**

A Grade Foreperson’s role requires flexibility, as the candidate will need to oversee and manage construction activities on small to medium road/parking projects in the Fraser Valley Area.

**Pay:** From $45.50 per hour

**Location:** Project Across the Fraser Valley Area