Company Description:

Launched in 1998 with nothing more than a used Caterpillar dozer and an entrepreneurial spirit, Bouchier has grown to be a leading provider of integrated site services to the Athabasca Oil Sands region.

From our head office in Fort McKay, Alberta, the company now employs more than 1200 dedicated team members and commands a fleet of over 425 pieces of equipment.

With a strong belief in doing the right things in the right way, Bouchier is now one of the largest companies owned and operated by Indigenous peoples in the area providing contracting, construction, and general site services.

Position Summary:

Position: Pressure & Vac / Firewater General Foreman

Type: Full Time

Location: Horizon

Schedule: 7 days on/ 7 days off

Role Summary:

A General Foreman is responsible for mentoring team members, resolving issues and serving as a link between subordinates and upper management. They may conduct regular inspections of the work to check for inconsistencies and deviations from company-established quality standards. The ideal candidate will be a competent individual who will be able to guide and train employees. The successful candidate will report directly to the Site Manager.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Endorse company culture, values, and Absolute rules.
• Promote strong safety culture in leading by example and initiating critical task field visits to conduct assessments with supervisors and HSE to better prepare a successful execution plan.
• Provide leadership support to both Pressure & Vac and Firewater supervisors in their daily assignments and to overcome challenges as they arise.
• Must be a self-motivated individual with ability to motivate their team (80+ team members) in achieving operational goals while actively pursuing efficiency.
• Must have team building skills.
• Attend pre-job & ground disturbance meetings.
• Attend daily safety meetings and host a minimum of one per shift cycle.
• Comprehensive ability in leading Pressure & Vac / Firewater industry practices and procedures.
• Maintain the highest quality of communication between clients, field team and upper management as needed.
• Conduct equipment fleet audits, as well as support supervision in managing non-compliance and holding team members accountable to equipment fleet requirements.
• Conduct various internal audits to measure and maintain compliance, as well as support supervision in managing non-compliance and holding team members accountable to industry and company standards.
• Spot-check field worker competencies, compliance, and performance.
• Complete procurement tasks to ensure availability of critical spare parts and operational needs.
• Collaboration Requirements:
  • Collaborate with QA/QC and leadership to produce, review and maintain quality standards.
  • Collaborate with planners, leadership, and clients to plan and forecast operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with HSE Specialist to maintain a continuous improvement and proactive approach to safety.
  • Collaborate with Trainer/Coach in maintaining a continuous improvement in training and competencies.
  • Collaborate with Site Coordinators/Administrators to support them as needed and maintain a smooth booking and administrative flow.

Education & Experience:

• 5 to 10 years of proven leadership experience backed with references
• Successful progression through roles
• Previous experience in leading a large team of over 40 staff
• Advanced knowledge of the MS Office Suite
• Solid understanding of safety and training legislation; competency, observation and evaluation skills
• A combination of education and experience will be considered
• Conflict and employee management
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License; class 3 or 1 considered an asset
• CSTS and OSSA Regional Orientation or OSSA BSO (Basic Safety Orientation before December 31, 2018) or CSO (Common Safety Orientation after January 1, 2019)
• Applicants must have the ability to speak, read and write fluently in English
  

Application Instructions:

Please apply to this posting with your cover letter and resume inclusive of your safety tickets and drivers abstract.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Until suitable candidate is found. Typically, our postings stay open for 2 weeks.

Please apply online: Via: bouchier.ca/careers

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The Bouchier Group would like to thank all applicants who apply to our postings. Please note that only those selected for interviews will be contacted directly. No phone calls please.