TES Industrial – Carpenter Foreman

TES Industrial (a division of TES Group Inc.) is currently accepting Carpenter Foreman applications to support upcoming and ongoing projects in and around the city of Edmonton.

TES Group Inc. is a construction, maintenance and technical services company. We work in an ethical, environmentally conscious, and safe manner. Our objective is to provide innovative, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for our customers.

We are Western Canada's unique provider of Industrial Construction, Maintenance and Technical Services for Steam, Power and Process Facilities.

Position Overview

The Carpenter Foreman is a field supervisor accountable for the overall performance, safety, and quality of a carpenter crew on civil construction projects. Reporting to the Civil Superintendent, this role focuses on crew coordination, scheduling, and site accountability while maintaining a hands-on presence on the tools. The ideal candidate is an experienced tradesperson ready to take full ownership of crew outcomes and project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of crew performance, attendance, and daily productivity on assigned civil construction projects
• Plan and sequence daily and weekly work activities in alignment with overall project schedules and milestones
• Communicate consistently with the Civil Superintendent regarding progress, resource needs, and potential schedule impacts
• Interpret and apply civil drawings, specifications, and engineering documents to direct crew activities in the field
• Ensure all concrete forming activities — including walls, columns, footings, slabs, and elevated decks — are executed to specification
• Review and approve forming layouts, shoring arrangements, and falsework setups prior to concrete placement
• Hold crew members accountable to workmanship standards and address quality deficiencies promptly and directly
• Perform regular walkdowns of the worksite to proactively identify hazards, inefficiencies, and areas needing correction
• Foster a strong safety culture by setting the example and addressing unsafe behaviours immediately
• Chair daily crew safety meetings and ensure pre-task planning is completed before all critical activities
• Track and manage crew hours, material usage, and tool inventory; flag discrepancies or shortages to the Superintendent
• Complete and submit accurate field documentation including daily reports, timesheets, and quality records
• Support the growth of Journeymen and Apprentices through active coaching and on-the-job mentorship
• Participate in project planning meetings and contribute field-level input on sequencing and constructability
• Coordinate with other trades and site supervision to minimize conflicts and maintain workflow
• Perform hands-on carpentry work as needed to support the crew and maintain project momentum
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements / Qualifications

• Journeyman Carpenter Certificate of Qualification
• Minimum 3–5 years in a foreman or senior supervisory capacity within civil or industrial construction
• Proven track record managing crew performance, schedules, and site accountability on concrete forming projects
• Ability to plan and sequence work independently with minimal direction from project management
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build crew cohesion and resolve conflict professionally
• Competent in reading and applying civil and structural drawings in a field environment
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• CSTS-2020
• Common Safety Orientation (CSO) from Energy Safety Canada (ESC)
• Additional safety tickets (Fall Protection, Confined Space, H2S Alive, Respirator Fit Test) are considered assets
• Leadership for Safety Excellence Certificate is an asset
• Must have own transportation to job sites in and around the city of Edmonton
• Valid driver's license is required
• Must arrive with a fully equipped tool pouch and basic carpentry hand tools required for the work