line foreman/woman - telecommunications

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• At heights.
• Confined spaces.

Work setting:

• Construction.
• Service.
• Troubleshooting.

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.
• Train or arrange for training.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units.

Supervision:

• 1 to 2 people.
• 3-4 people.
• 5-10 people.
• Telecommunications line and cable workers.
• Labourers.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Security and safety:

• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.
• Driving record check (abstract).

Transportation/travel information:

• Valid driver's licence.
• Willing to travel.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to distinguish between colours.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Physically demanding.

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

• Day.
• Overtime required.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Paramedical services coverage.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• Parking available.