Salary: $40.00-$45.00/hr + 11.5% vacation/Statutory holiday pay plus, $2.95/hr pension contribution and union benefits

Civil Foreman

Employment Type: Full Time – Hourly, Unionized

Business Unit: Chew Excavating

Location: Victoria, British Columbia
Reporting to: Superintendent

Compensation: $40.00-$45.00/hr + 11.5% vacation/Statutory holiday pay plus, $2.95/hr pension contribution and union benefits

Chew Excavating, a Ralmax Company, has openings for Civil Foreman in both our Utilities and Heavy Civil Divisions.

The successful candidates will be responsible for day-to-day management of their crew, equipment, materials, and sub-trades to successfully deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Use of company assets including vehicle w/ fuel, cell phone, and tablet
• Professional development, training, and advancement
• Educational training and paid course work

Responsibilities:

• Manage crew, equipment, and subtrades to cohesively complete a project
• Collaborate with Superintendent, Project Management, and Clients to ensure all aspects of the project are completed as expected
• Reading engineering drawings, coordinating the days tasks, and managing paperwork
• Leader in health and safety as well as company culture
• Planning for the work ahead and communicating requirements to Superintendent and Project Management
• Working with the crew for all operations including earthworks, excavation, underground utilities, and surface work preparation

Skills and Experience:

• Prefer 4+ years of experience in Civil Construction and one year running crews
• Ability to lead, motivate, and promote growth within your crew
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Familiar with excavations, preparing sites to grade, and installation of BC Hydro, Shaw, and Telus utilities
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, specifications, equipment, and OH&S guidelines
• High level of integrity, confidentially, and accountability
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Requirements:

• Must have a current and valid Class 5 driver's license
• Must be eligible to work in Canada

About Chew Excavating and the Ralmax Group of Companies

Chew Excavating specializes in site development including demolition, deconstruction, hazardous materials removal, excavation, road works, and underground utilities.

Ralmax is a diversified group of local industrial businesses focused in and around Victoria's working harbour. The group includes Chew Excavating, Ellice Recycle, Point Hope Maritime, Trio Ready-Mix, United Engineering, Nixon Bros. Truck Repair and Victoria Harbour Ferries.

Application Process

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at: [email protected]. We want to support all applicants during this process.

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are looking forward to connecting with you!