Company Overview
Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape products, steps, and architectural panels and is part of The Precast Group which is the largest precast concrete products producer in Eastern Ontario. The Precast Group has three manufacturing operations: . Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, in a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront.
Summary
At Central Precast we are driven by the core values of respect, collaboration, service, passion, and dedication. As a Working Site Foreperson, you will lead the Precast Installation Crew on-site ensuring efficient operations through collaboration, respect, and accountability. Focusing on logistics, quality, safety, and team well-being, you will foster a culture of operational excellence. You will be installing various precast elements, such as but not limited to, solid architectural cladding panels, insulated wall panels, solid and insulated structural wall panels, modular buildings, structural bleachers, stairs, stair treads, and copings.
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the team, providing clear direction and support to site crew and other team members. With strong communication and teamwork, you will ensure smooth site operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and service.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise a precast installation team
- Assign daily tasks to the team
- Ensure a safe working environment, conduct regular toolbox safety meetings
- Make sure the team follows all health and safety guidelines and all personal protective equipment is used
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Ability to perform your own layout on site
- Ensure the precast elements are installed and connected as per the engineering layout drawings
- Ensure that the work meets all quality specifications by inspecting all completed work
- Consult with the engineering team to address any concerns before and during the installation process
- Communication with the crane operator in the lifting, handling, and guiding of the precast elements
- Organizing and overseeing the deliveries of the precast elements to site and the timing of the deliveries
- Coordinate activities on site with other subcontractors
- Ensure precast elements are installed to meet the project schedule
- Ensure all equipment required for installation is scheduled, properly maintained, and operated
- Document and verify every team member’s hours
- Communication with the manufacturing and engineering team to ensure product status and availability
- Point of contact on site for clients, consultants, and general contractors
Specific Experience:
- Supervising in a unionized environment is considered an asset, showing your ability to lead diverse teams effectively.
- Knowledge around WSIB, Health & Safety and industry regulations
- Past experience with rigging, handling, and installation of large structural steel elements is an asset.
Competencies:
- Always maintain high level of safety
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to make decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team through collaboration and mutual respect.
- Ability to work in a noisy environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and follow specified procedures
- Self-starter, with excellent work ethic
- Strong team player with a positive attitude
- Working within physically demanding, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling environments
- Exceptional attention to details
- Able to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment.
- Able to work unsupervised, motivated to complete all tasks.
- Able to communicate and work well with others in a team environment.
- Ability to focus and accurately complete both complex and repetitive tasks.
- Always maintain a professional attitude, especially when handling difficult and/or stressful situations
- Willing to work evenings/weekends, and overtime as required.
Own Tools/Equipment:
- Steel-toe safety boots (own)
- Vest (supplied)
- Glasses (supplied)
- Hard Hat (supplied)
Compensation Offer:
- Hourly wage $46.66 ($66.68 with all union benefits – local 527)
- Annual Bonus
- Pension/Extended Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Prescription as per collective agreement
- Vacation as per collective agreement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted/Free Food
- Company events
- Onsite Parking
- Permanent, full-time, Monday-Friday, 44 hours / week
- Located in Ottawa, Ontario (sites will vary according to project)
At Central Precast, respect, collaboration, service, passion, and dedication are the values that drive us to excel. Central Precast wants to help each employee build a long and rewarding career at the company. We are committed to ongoing career progression and employee development providing targeted on-the-job training, skills development, and job rotation opportunities. If you want to learn and grow, Central Precast is the place for you!
Pay: $46.00-$47.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- How much experience do you have as a working foreperson?
- Do you currently reside in the Ottawa area?
- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle to commute to work, as public transportation is not always readily available?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
Work Location: In person
