$41.35/hr Full-Time Carpenter Foreman for Major Projects Wage & Shift Premiums (if applicable).

Carpenter Foremen

Location: Vancouver, BC.

Wage: Starting wage of $41.35/hr 

Position: Full-Time

Benefits

• Vacation and Statutory Holiday pay
• Valid OFA 2/3 ticket wage premium
• Shift Premiums(if applicable).

Job Details

• Implementing PCL's safety programs.
• Being responsible for supervising crews in a safe and efficient manner.
• Working with the teams to ensure safe work procedures are understood and followed.
• Demonstrated Journeyperson Carpenter skill level.
• Sets clear expectations for safety, quality and productivity of all tasks.
• Monitors crew progress toward set expectations.
• Monitors on-site equipment inventory on a monthly, or as needed, basis vs project records.
• Proactively ensures security of all PCL tools and equipment.
• Writes JHA and PSI documents and updates, as necessary.
• Intricate component of the Zero Goal jobsite safety culture.
• Attends and contributes weekly at Tailgate Meetings.
• Understands and contributes to PCL Quality Control Program.
• Utilizes daily task planning tools.
• Finalizes timecards with correct cost codes and hours on a daily basis using PCL’s Mobile Time Entry (MTE) application.
• Working with the project team to lead part of a project and/or an area of a project.
• Understanding the schedule and setting expectations with the crews.
• Supervising and coordinating site construction activities with sub-trades and PCL’s own skilled craft workers.
• Being able to intervene and understand the methods used to ensure a safe, productive and quality project.
• Working with the PCL team and the engineers, designers and inspectors to help meet the clients project requirements.

Experience

• 2 or more years of construction experience in field supervision/foreman in Institutional

• Hospital experience is considered a asset.

• Should have reliable transportation.

Knowledge & Skills

• K Commercial, Industrial or Civil construction.
• High regard for safety and pride for quality of work.
• Understanding and the ability to follow safe work procedures and lead accordingly.

• Positive attitude and desire to continuously improve skills while teaching others.
• Familiar with field concepts, practices and procedures.
• Able to multi-task, show initiative and ask questions.
• Self-motivated and a team player.
• Able to follow directions to ensure completion of daily tasks.
• Have a high degree of flexibility in a changing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills for a crew of minimum 3-4 individuals.
  
• Must be able to clearly communicate before a group with confidence.
• Must be able to write reports using good grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Proficient in construction drawing reading.
• Competent using iPad for daily reports and reading drawings.

Certificates & Licenses

• Hold a valid Journeyperson trade certificate or equivalent experience in the industry.

Benefits and Training  

• A matching retirement savings plan.
• Extended health plan (Prescription drugs, dental and other coverages).
• Various Safety training provided by CLAC union training center and by PCL.

Work Conditions:

• This position is based on a standard 40-hour work week. 
• Suitable candidates must be available to work overtime, evenings and weekends as the project might require.