About the role
The Foreman, Tomlinson Infrastructure, provides leadership while ensuring the productivity, coordination and safety of the work crew and the public. As a key participant in the relationship with the client, consultants and the company, the foremen acts as a management liaison and a client interface.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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The foreman must promote a safe work culture, is accountable for the safety of the crew as well as the general public
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Knowing, understanding, communicating and ensuring compliance with the safety regulations (Health and Safety Act) and safety policies and procedures outlined in the company policy
-
Completing incident and other safety reports in a timely manner
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Leads the crew and is accountable for how the crew completes assigned work
-
Communicating and assigning individual tasks to a member or members of his crew
-
Setting work standards and outlining behavioural expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity
-
Interacting with other company supervisors, inspectors and clients
-
Following the project plans and schedules and ensuring that the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals
-
Understanding the work at hand, organizing the workforce and equipment
-
Discussing and planning with the manager/superintendent the proposed work
-
Completing administrative tasks as required
-
Ensuring that the completed work meets the specifications
-
Ensuring proper techniques are utilized to achieve the highest possible workmanship and quality of work
-
Inspecting the completed work and initiating timely resolutions if required
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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Work on a construction site
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Long hours required, night and weekend work required
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Exposure to all types of weather
EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years industry field experience, specifically in grading/road building
- 3+ years experience as Lead Hand or Acting Foreman
About R.W. Tomlinson
The Tomlinson Group of Companies is Eastern Canada’s leader in environmental, construction and transportation infrastructure services. The third-generation family-owned business is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Through six decades of growth and innovation, Tomlinson has become a fully-integrated corporation providing a large array of turnkey services to its municipal, provincial, residential and industrial customers. Tomlinson boasts a staff of over 2000 skilled professionals and tradespeople. Tomlinson’s size and streamlined/consolidated structure allows the company to retain specialized technical expertise and centralized administrative resources to implement functional quality, safety, and environmental management systems. Our group of companies offers:
Road Building, Structures & Site Development Sewer & Watermain Piling and Shoring Demolition & Remediation Services Concrete Supply Specialty Sand Products, Aggregates and Asphalt Supply Environmental Services Biosolids and Organics Management Datashred Security Specialized Parts Manufacturing and Machining
Tomlinson’s high standards have helped the company raise the bar for quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Tomlinson developed a governing set of corporate Core Values that promote quality, safety, and service both internally and externally. By conducting its business in line with this set of Core Values, Tomlinson is able to consistently provide its customers with high quality materials and services that satisfy the most stringent municipal, provincial, and national standards.
About the role
The Foreman, Tomlinson Infrastructure, provides leadership while ensuring the productivity, coordination and safety of the work crew and the public. As a key participant in the relationship with the client, consultants and the company, the foremen acts as a management liaison and a client interface.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
The foreman must promote a safe work culture, is accountable for the safety of the crew as well as the general public
-
Knowing, understanding, communicating and ensuring compliance with the safety regulations (Health and Safety Act) and safety policies and procedures outlined in the company policy
-
Completing incident and other safety reports in a timely manner
-
Leads the crew and is accountable for how the crew completes assigned work
-
Communicating and assigning individual tasks to a member or members of his crew
-
Setting work standards and outlining behavioural expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity
-
Interacting with other company supervisors, inspectors and clients
-
Following the project plans and schedules and ensuring that the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals
-
Understanding the work at hand, organizing the workforce and equipment
-
Discussing and planning with the manager/superintendent the proposed work
-
Completing administrative tasks as required
-
Ensuring that the completed work meets the specifications
-
Ensuring proper techniques are utilized to achieve the highest possible workmanship and quality of work
-
Inspecting the completed work and initiating timely resolutions if required
WORKING CONDITIONS:
-
Work on a construction site
-
Long hours required, night and weekend work required
-
Exposure to all types of weather
EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years industry field experience, specifically in grading/road building
- 3+ years experience as Lead Hand or Acting Foreman
About R.W. Tomlinson
The Tomlinson Group of Companies is Eastern Canada’s leader in environmental, construction and transportation infrastructure services. The third-generation family-owned business is headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Through six decades of growth and innovation, Tomlinson has become a fully-integrated corporation providing a large array of turnkey services to its municipal, provincial, residential and industrial customers. Tomlinson boasts a staff of over 2000 skilled professionals and tradespeople. Tomlinson’s size and streamlined/consolidated structure allows the company to retain specialized technical expertise and centralized administrative resources to implement functional quality, safety, and environmental management systems. Our group of companies offers:
Road Building, Structures & Site Development Sewer & Watermain Piling and Shoring Demolition & Remediation Services Concrete Supply Specialty Sand Products, Aggregates and Asphalt Supply Environmental Services Biosolids and Organics Management Datashred Security Specialized Parts Manufacturing and Machining
Tomlinson’s high standards have helped the company raise the bar for quality, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Tomlinson developed a governing set of corporate Core Values that promote quality, safety, and service both internally and externally. By conducting its business in line with this set of Core Values, Tomlinson is able to consistently provide its customers with high quality materials and services that satisfy the most stringent municipal, provincial, and national standards.