Ongoing recruitment

Rankin Construction Inc. is an innovative and diverse company that has a well-deserved reputation for providing solid and dependable work. The company specializes in a wide range of heavy civil construction projects that include roads, bridges, sewer and water main, marine and renewable energy. We are looking for skilled working Foremen/Woman to work in Niagara and Hamilton. This is a unionized position.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the foreman must mainly see to managing the construction site activities he is in charge of.

- Determine, along with the Project Manager, the needs in materials and supplies and issue orders with the procurement and logistics department;
- Coordinate work of subcontractors, the various specialties, and other trades according to the Project Manager’s instructions;
- Supervise, coordinate, and organize the work of construction site employees.
- Train workers and see to their training—construction site procedures, safety rules, emergency measures, etc.;
- Fill out time sheets and list of items and submit them to the payroll department;
- Establish, along with the Project Manager, manpower requirements;
- Establish work methods, in collaboration with the Project Manager, which enable respecting delivery calendars and coordinate activities with other departments;
- Solve work-related issues and recommend measures aiming at increasing productivity;
- Ensure compliance with labor safety standards and monitor it;
- Verify construction site inventory—equipment, tooling, and materials—and properly record.

Required Qualifications and Skills :





- 5 to 10 years’ experience in Heavy Civil Construction; Road, Water-Sewer, Bridge-Structure, site grading etc…
- General GPS survey knowledge, GPS experience is an asset
- Problem solving skills and ability to give direction to workers
- Ability to physically demonstrate & lead by example
- Valid G Drivers License
- Excellent writing, oral communication skills.
- Continuous Learning

Additional Information

A competitive salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience along with a comprehensive perks package will be offered to the successful candidate.

Rankin Construction Inc. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this opportunity, please e-mail your resume and cover letter.

Please submit resume to this website,

or fax to (905)684-2260,

or in person to: 20 Corporate Park DriveSuite 100-101St. Catharines, ON L2S 3W2

We thank all applicants for their submissions, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $39.75-$40.51 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- St. Catharines, ON L2S 3W2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- construction: 5 years (required)
- Surveying/Grading: 2 years (required)
- GPS /Topcon: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- Working from Heights Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Gradeperson Heavy Civil (Canada)
🏢 Rankin Construction
📍 Canada