General Foreman - CNRL Site
CNRL - Special Projects - Fort McMurray, Alberta
Company Description:
Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.
From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.
With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.
Position Summary:
Position: General Foreman
Type: Full Time
Location: Horizon
Schedule: 7x7
Compensation Details:
Vacation pay at 6% - paid out bi-weekly upon start date
Health & Dental and Long-Term Disability Benefits– eligible after 3 months of continuous service
RPP (Registered Pension Plan) with company matching.
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Other Incentives:
Progression and development opportunities
Safety Recognition
Years of Service Recognition – Annual
Company support for recertification of required tickets
Bouchier welcome gift and company swag
Overtime available but not guaranteed
Accommodations provided – Available dependent upon role/site
Flights from Edmonton/Calgary hub – Available dependent upon role and work location
Role Summary:
A General Foreman is responsible for coaching, resolving issues and serving as a link between the crew and upper management. Part of their regular duties would consist of conducting regular inspections of the work to check for inconsistencies and deviations from company established quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a competent individual who will be able to guide and train employees.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supervise, coordinate, and schedule the activities for workers, such as heavy equipment operators, and labourers.
Maintain physical asset security and condition.
Cost/expense control of the business, and monitoring of such, through verbal and written reports to be shared with the Site Manager on a regular basis.
Assign work to employees, based on job requirements, special job site conditions, and available equipment, material, and worker qualifications.
Conduct and/or attend worker line‐up and safety meetings.
Oversee and approve Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHAs) and work progress to verify conformance to safety standards, including sensors and personal work.
Conduct training for team members.
Demonstrate and explain use of equipment as required.
Evaluate operators on equipment use as required.
Conduct performance evaluations for employees.
Analyze organizational operating and safety practices and procedures.
Develop safe work assignment plans as necessary.
Estimate equipment, materials, and labour requirements.
Inspect project operations and site to determine compliance to specifications.
Maintain production and work records.
Monitor worker performance.
Education & Experience:
Minimum of 5 years equipment operating experience and experienced with a variety of equipment
Successful progression through roles
Advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite
Solid understanding of safety and training legislation; competency, observation and evaluation skills
A combination of education and experience will be considered
Conflict and employee management
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License; class 3 or 1 considered an asset
CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019)
Applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
Application Instructions:
Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.
Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers
Please follow us on Facebook at https://m.facebook.com/BouchierGroup/
The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.
