Description
You are a Foreperson with 2–5 years of experience in aerial Outside Plant (OSP) construction within the telecommunications industry. While primarily focused on aerial line work, you may also support underground and other utility crews as required.
You will oversee quality control, enforce safety standards, monitor project performance, and supervise field staff, contractors, and tradespeople.
On-call availability is required for emergency response outside regular working hours, including evenings and weekends.
Apply now and join our Technical Services team in the St. Andrews/Cornwall, ON area!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protections on the project
- Applies the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance of Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S/OSHA Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project
- Supervise the installation of telecom cables (fiber or copper) on poles
- Oversee lashing, splicing prep, hardware installation, and pole transfers
- Ensure proper rigging and climbing techniques are followed
- Coordinate bucket truck or RBD (Radial Boom Derrick) operations
- Trains, supports and offers guidance to new hires
- Ensures that all tailboards, MH entry permits, timesheets, drivers logbooks, and billing are handed in on time
- May perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in aerial utility construction as a Lead-hand or Foreperson, including oversight of multiple aerial project sites or crews simultaneously
- Proven hands-on experience with aerial fibre optic cable work, including installation, lashing, splicing preparation, and pole transfers
- Solid understanding of current construction practices and field concepts, practices, and procedures (including OSP)
- Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
- Ability to operate industry specific equipment such as directional drills, Vac trucks, small excavators, skid steers, backhoes and road cut saws
- Ability to lead and direct the work of others, including the supervision of subcontractors
- Strong knowledge of construction documents (including utility plans and maps), contracts, costs, and budgets
- Strong organizational and planning skills; proven experience organizing workloads, managing multiple priorities, and working with multiple deadlines
- Aptitude for learning new technology and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Familiarity with protocol and practices of large telecommunications providers in the Ontario market
- Clean drivers abstract
- Ability to read and interpret utility locates and civil construction drawings
Work Conditions:
- Must be open to occasional emergency on-call shifts during evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Able to lift 50 lbs and work in all weather conditions
- Willing to travel as required
Compensation
$37.41 - $43.66 per hour
This is the applicable wage range for this position. Individuals will be assigned a base wage within this range based on trade certification and/or apprenticeship level, industry experience, and work location.
Remote, site-based positions may be eligible for additional incentives including but not limited to travel and accommodation allowances.
We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.
Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.
Additional Information
Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.
Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.
., Cornwall, ON
