bridge construction foreman/woman
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
Outdoors.
Tasks:
- Recommend measures to improve productivity .
- Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
- Co-ordinate and schedule activities.
- Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers.
- Read blueprints and drawings.
- Requisition materials and supplies.
- Supervise workers and projects.
- Recommend personnel actions such as hiring and promotions.
- Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units.
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers.
Supervision:
- 3-4 people.
- 5-10 people.
- Staff in various areas of responsibility.
- Apprentices.
- Crane operators.
- Heavy equipment operators, except crane.
- Labourers.
- Trades helpers.
Type of industry experience:
Construction.
Transportation/travel information:
- Own vehicle.
- Valid driver's licence.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
- Group insurance benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).