Working Foreman – Construction
Regular Full Time
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
We are currently recruiting for a Working Foreman – Construction to join our Public Works Division. Reporting to Sewer/Drainage Superintendent, you will provide supervisory and technical work in the organization and direction of a team engaged in Public Works Infrastructure Construction. Successful applicants will have considerable knowledge of underground operations and construction work, hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work as well as sound knowledge of operational and maintenance procedures. You will also possess the ability to plan, assign, review and supervise the work of a crew engaged in construction and maintenance tasks.
Applicants will have completed Grade 12 supplemented by technical courses related to the work, and have considerable Public Works Infrastructure Construction experience, some of which is in a supervisory capacity. You are envisioned as a team player with strong leadership, organizational and technical skills, as well as the communication and interpersonal capabilities necessary to interact successfully with a variety of stakeholders.
A CUPE hourly rate of $34.48 to $36.68 (2020 rates), plus a competitive benefits package and an earned day off program is being offered. Typical hours are Monday – Friday: 7:00am to 3:55pm.
Applicants under consideration will be required to undergo a police security clearance evaluation with no adverse reports. We will also require you to have a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with air brake endorsement by the end of the probation/trial period. Please upload a recent Driver’s Abstract with your application.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on May 14, 2021.
The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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