Foreman/woman, Residential Construction in Montréal

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Train or arrange for training
• Prepare bids
• Estimate costs and materials
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies

Supervision

• Carpenters
• 5-10 people
• Apprentices
• 11-15 people
• Trades helpers
• Labourers
• More than 20 people
• Working groups

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available