Position: Foreman
Location: Sites located in and around Edmonton, reporting into our Acheson office
Type: Hourly
About Us:
Kichton Contracting is seeking a motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. Kichton Contracting Ltd (KCL) has been in business since 1963 and is based out of Acheson, Alberta, Canada. KCL is classified as a medium-sized civil earthworks contractor. Our work ranges from residential earthworks, commercial site development, to industrial projects. Our services include grading design for all types of new commercial and industrial sites along with retrofitting existing sites to accommodate new site development.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Follow and promote Kichton’s safety values and programs
- Check work quality and production metrics
- Perform toolbox talks with crews
- Complete site walkthroughs and ensure safety requirements are met
- Complete equipment inspections and repair requests
- Review first calls/drawings/grades with Supervisors and crew
- Order materials, trucking, rentals, subcontractors, and fuel
- Report and complete incident documentation and investigation
- Request survey as required
- Track and report site activities using Kichton internal system
- Track, review, and approve employee hours and expenses
- Test Operators to provide feedback and coaching
- Communicate regularly with Superintendents and Project Managers
- Operate equipment as required
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Minimum 5 years’ previous experience working in civil earthworks or underground infrastructure
- 2+ years’ site leadership experience
- Strong teamwork skills and positive attitude
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Valid CSTS2020 certification mandatory, Ground Disturbance II certification, H2S and Leadership in Safety Excellence would be an asset
- Adhere to commercial driving policy, including drug and alcohol testing
Work Schedule:
- Monday to Saturday
- 10-12 hour shifts per day
- Overtime if required
Equity & Inclusion:
Kichton is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, creed, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, family status, military service, medical condition, physical or mental disability, and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal and provincial Human Rights legislation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to all applicants.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- construction: 5 years (required)
- site leadership: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
