construction site foreman/woman

• or equivalent experience

Major Work Area

• Grading

• Drilling

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

• First Aid Certificate

• CPR Certificate

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training

Additional Skills

• Estimate costs and materials

Workers Supervised

• Trades helpers

• Labourers

• Apprentices

Type of Industry Experience

• Construction

Specific Skills

• Train or arrange for training

• Supervise workers and projects

• Recommend personnel actions

• Establish methods to meet work schedules

• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed

• Co-ordinate and schedule activities

• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers

• Requisition materials and supplies

• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity

• Read blueprints and drawings

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

• Hard hat

• Safety glasses/goggles

Work Site Environment

• Dangerous

• Noisy

• Dusty

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure

• Tight deadlines

• Overtime required

Ability to Supervise

• 3-4 people

Work Location Information

• Willing to relocate

Personal Suitability

• Initiative

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Accurate

• Team player

• Excellent oral communication

• Excellent written communication

• Client focus

• Dependability

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Organized

Health benefits

• Health care plan

• Disability benefits

Long term benefits

• Life insurance

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer