Working Foreman

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you like keeping things clean and orderly? Do you believe in doing what is right, even when policy makes it challenging? Can you easily admit when you’re wrong? Do you have a great attitude, a solid work ethic and a willingness to learn?

If you answered yes to these questions, we want to hear from you! We’re currently looking for a full-time Working Foreman to grow the team on our multi-family, wood-frame project currently under construction in (location). Enjoy going to work and expand your skills with a professional, supportive team.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Highstreet is the largest developer, builder and operator of net-zero-ready homes in Canada and the only one offering double the standard warranty. We also manage our own growing portfolio of 1,400+ rental apartments with some of the highest customer service scores in any industry.

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us.

Help us achieve that vision.

CORE VALUES

Known as “Highstreeters” we demonstrate our core values in everything we do: 

• Humility grants us insight from others


• Inquisitive & learning continuously


• Guided by always doing what is right


• Honest, open and timely communication


• Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions


• Determined to persevere, get results and “win” together

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Site Superintendent, the Working Foreman with Highstreet is responsible for the self-performed scope management including: (i) safety, (ii) material organization, (iii) quality, (iv) cleanliness, and (v) removal of roadblocks to facilitate project schedule.  Scopes may include the full breadth of construction, spanning foundation through to finishing.

Day-to-day tasks would include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with Assistant Site Superintendent to provide daily direction to crew on self-performing scopes


• Hands-on with self-performed scopes, leading by example on site.  Balance hands-on site work (approx. 80%) with planning, coaching, and administrative duties (approx. 20%)


• Perform quality checks with the Assistant Site Superintendent before beginning any self-performed tasks


• Communicate material, tool, and equipment requirements prior to any job start


• Complete material take-offs, place orders, and manage deliveries to align with project schedules


• Manage roadblocks, team capacity, and scheduling to ensure self-performed tasks are completed on time

• Direct, manage, and mentor Carpenters, and Site Dynamos (Labourers)

• Attend daily foreman meetings and collaborate with site leadership to align on priorities

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 5+ years leadership experience in multi-family construction


• Journeyman Carpenter (or equivalent skill set) with ability to manage multiple scopes of work

• Ability to read and interpret plans, drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Comfortable using standard computer programs (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Bluebeam)


• Advanced First Aid an asset


• Ticketed on skid steer, rough terrain forklift, boom lifts, and/or excavator an asset


• Valid safety and equipment certifications (Fire stop installation, Hilti Rebar Installation, Fall Arrest, Hoisting & Rigging, etc.)


• Have good physical conditioning and stamina


• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation

Additional requirements:

• Satisfactory credit and criminal record check.

Compensation Package:

Annual Salary: $80,000-$105,000 dependent on experience

The posted salary range reflects our target base salary for this role. Most successful candidates are offered salaries near the midpoint of the range, based on their experience and qualifications.

Annual Bonus: Highstreet pays an annual bonus based on company performance. A typical bonus for a Working Foreman is approximately 14% of annual salary. Determined annually, the bonus may be more or less depending on performance results.

Investment Opportunity: Highstreet encourages all employees to share in our success by offering the opportunity to invest in the projects we build and operate. To encourage employee investment, Highstreet matches contributions at 50%, up to 20% of annual salary (i.e. for every $1 invested by the employee, Highstreet invests $0.50 on the employee's behalf). The investments are TFSA and RRSP eligible.

For reference only:

Potential self-performed scopes may include:

• Damp proofing


• Weeping tile


• Building base peel & stick


• Steel door installation


• Building base rigid insulation installation


• Slab-on-grade relief saw cutting


• Window/patio door preparation and installation


• 2nd shear wall installation


• Siding installation


• Interior door/trim installation


• Unit hardware installation


• Blind installation


• Appliance installation


• Flooring installation


• Shower door, mirrors and shelving installation


• Landscaping