Water and Sewer Foreman

Water and Sewer Foreman (OUT OF TOWN WORK)

Firma Contracting is currently seeking an experienced Water and Sewer Foreman to work on underground / water & sewer projects across Western Canada. We offer competitive wages for out of town work, LOA, benefits, matching RRSPs, work / life balance, great opportunity for advancement, training and potential for work over the winter.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Quality management – working with project management and survey / consultant teams to ensure that workmanship meets / exceeds specifications


• Health and safety management including hazard identification and analysis, worker competencies and HSE reporting


• Schedule management – ensure project timelines are maintained


• Provide supervision on site and daily direction to crew


• Delegation of tasks for all crew members


• Site maintenance – management of site housekeeping in accordance with client and company guidelines


• Lead inspections and incidents - address deficiencies / issues through corrective actions


• Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity

Required Skills:

• 3+ years of experience as an Underground Foreperson with sewer & water projects


• Underground utility rehabilitation / replacement experience is an asset


• Strong time management skills – able to keep crews to task and maintain an established work schedule to complete the projects in a timely fashion


• Organized and able to complete regular project documentation


• Able to work independently and follow instruction from the superintendent


• Able to support other positions as needed


• Strong communication skills – able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail


• Proven leadership capabilities and able to mentor workers for advancement


• First Aid and other certifications are considered assets


• Valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract

Required Certifications:

The following valid certifications are mandatory

• CSTS 2020


• WHMIS 2015


• Ground Disturbance Level 2


• Standard First Aid


• Leadership for Safety Excellence 


• Confined Space Entry


• Fall Protection