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If your background consists of Civil excavations and roadworks or heavy equipment operations with a background and you are looking to step up into a Foreman role, then this is a outstanding opportunity for you to explore. The role is with one of our best civil construction contracting clients who operates across Vancouver’s Lower Mainland. If you’re ready to lead crews, drive the site performance, and be part of building the city’s future, this could be the next step in your career.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established and growing civil construction firm with operations throughout the Lower Mainland. They are known for delivering high-quality work in deep utilities, road construction, and large-scale earthworks. The company places a strong emphasis on safety, team development, and long-term employee growth.

About the Prospect

This is a full-time, permanent Civil Foreman position offering the chance to lead high-impact civil construction projects throughout the region. You’ll lead a dedicated crew on key infrastructure projects involving deep utilities, roadworks, and large-scale earthworks across the region. You’ll play a central role in daily site operations, working closely with management to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality project delivery.

About the Position

Reporting to a General Foreman or Civil Superintendent, the Civil Foreman will oversee daily field operations, manage crews, coordinate with trades, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. Projects are based throughout the Lower Mainland.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and coordinate daily operations of civil construction crews, including laborers and equipment operators

Read and implement construction drawings, plans, and specifications with precision

Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, environmental guidelines, and quality standards

Lead daily planning sessions,



toolbox talks, and on-site safety meetings

Manage the scheduling of material deliveries, equipment allocation, and subcontractor activities

Monitor project timelines, crew productivity, and site conditions; provide regular updates to the Project Manager or Superintendent

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve on-site challenges related to scheduling, quality, or safety concerns

Ensure tools and equipment are used correctly and maintained in good working condition

Requirements:

Must Have:

5+ years of civil construction experience, leading civil crews (laborers / Equipment operators)

Focus on Deep utilities / Road works & Earth Works

Must be able to interpret blueprints & drawings and grades

Effective leadership of crews in both comms and written

Be able to lead Site Safety meetings + daily team and trades meetings (Toolbox meetings)

Local Lower Mainland Vancouver experience

Nice to Have:

Have had Field technology

Exp with HeavyBid or HeavyJob / HCSS / Bluebeam

Safety certification (OFA L 2-3; Fall Protection; Confined space)

Familiar with working in a union environment (CLAC) + willing to join CLAC

Red Seal is an asset

Heavy Equipment Operators license

Compensation:

Hourly wage: $45.00 – $55.00 per hour, plus overtime (negotiable)

Full-time, permanent employment

Company benefits and training opportunities available

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.

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📌 Civil Foreman (British Columbia)
🏢 David Aplin Recruiting
📍 British Columbia