Civil General Foreman - Jobs in Fort McMurray, Alberta, T9H 2G5

Job Description

Who We Are OCL Group Inc., is proudly 100% Canadian owned and operated. We are a privately held, employee-owned, fully integrated general contractor with design-build solutions across Western Canada. We have been serving the energy and municipal infrastructure markets since 2009. The formation of OCL was a direct result of a few long-tenured industry professionals with entrepreneurial spirits, wanting to get back to their roots and build an organization where people matter. Formed in 2009, OCL started their first project and began building around a business model focused on “People” and “Doing the Job Right”. Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca The Role We are currently recruiting for experienced Civil General Foreman for the ITA1 Project at Kearl Lake, a major oil sands site in Northern Alberta. The successful candidates will oversee and coordinate day-to-day activities for civil and mechanical scopes of work, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently and in alignment with company and client requirements. You will be workinga 14/14 rotation. Camp accommodations and meals provided. Charter flights provided from designated hubs in Edmonton and Calgary. Compensation/Benefits

• CLAC hourly wages
• Payday is every Friday
• Can hire as a direct employee or as a *Direct Service Provider (DSP).
• Company contributed RRSPamp; Pension contributions
• Benefits after 300 hours
• Paid training
• 10% vacation and stat holiday pay on regular earnings
• OT at 1.5 after 8 hours per day
• Cell phone allowance or company provided work phone
• Company laptop

*DSP’s - hourly wage only plus vehicle and insurance allowance; no overtime, benefits, vacation or stat holiday payOur CultureOur employees would describe the work environment as team based, fast paced and entrepreneurial. We believe in hiring players who are self-motivated and intrinsically driven to succeed. These types of people thrive in environments with minimal guidance because they are resourceful and can seek out information on their own to make informed decisions. Turning around profitable, safe projects for our clients is key to everything we do. OCL Advantage

• Employee Ownership - Fosters a culture of ownership, integrity, accountability and desire for group success.
• Flexibility - Intrinsically motivated, “A” players don’t need to be micromanaged. They work hard because they want themselves and the Company to succeed. These types of employees enjoy increased levels of autonomy and flexible schedules.
• Work Hard, Play Hard Culture - We pride ourselves on being a FUN place to work! We work hard but know how to have a good time too! We frequently gather as a group to celebrate wins, holidays and individual milestones.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset - We are always looking for opportunities to expand our business and diversify! We take calculated risks, foster innovation and make quick decisions because we operate in a very low bureaucracy environment.
• Small Business/Family Feel - With the capacity to handle complex, multi million dollar projects and grow our workforce to over 1500 people quickly, we compete with large General Contractors but pride ourselves in our ability to maintain a “small business/family feel”. We have blue collar roots, so our casual environment and commitment to our hard working men and women in the trades is key to our success.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervise and coordinate all civil and mechanical construction activities on site including earthworks, concrete, structural steel, mechanical installations and piping
• Lead field crews, subcontractors and equipment operators ensuring adherence to project specifications and safety protocols
• Plan and organize work schedules ensuring availability of labour, equipment and materials
• Monitor daily progress, track productivity and provide reports site leadership
• Interpret and implement drawings, specifications and project documents
• Enforce and promote a strong safety culture in compliance with all company and client policies
• Identify and resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality
• Liaise with project management teams to ensure coordination of efforts
• Maintain proper documentation including daily logs, safety meetings and crew reports

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 + years Foreman experience leading medium to large scale industrial projects
• Proven OIlamp; Gas facility experience is highly recommended
• A journeyman level trades background is preferred or equivalent non-ticketed experience.
• Must be able to read and understand construction drawings, ITPs and schedules.
• Good computer skills required. e.g Bluebeam, Excel,Gmail, Google Drive, google calendar. We are a Google based company.
• A demonstrated background in team leadership with a focus on worksite safety.
• Strong construction knowledge to plan and forecast manpower, material and subcontractors.
• Highly effective client relations, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders.
• A natural leader and mentor that isn’t afraid to get on the tools when needed to train and lead by example.
• Leadership in Safety Excellence (LSE)
• Other beneficial certificates (H2S Alive, First Aid, Confined Space)
• Valid drivers license with a clean drivers abstract
• Comfortable working in remote camp settings with rotational shifts
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Must complete a criminal background check

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