SIDING WORKING FOREMAN/WOMAN – Echelon Exteriors (Victoria, BC)

Echelon Exteriors is based in Campbell River, BC and specializes in exterior finishing services for new construction, renovation, and large developments. We operate throughout Vancouver Island, interior BC, and Calgary AB.

As we grow, we're all about supporting our team. Our investment in our staff is how we're investing in our future.

To learn more about us, please visit echelonexteriors.com

Our Culture:
At Echelon, our culture is our priority. We're seeking individuals who fit seamlessly into our culture and represent our core values.

About the Opportunity:
We are currently expanding and have an opportunity for full-time siding working foreman/woman to join our team in Victoria, BC.

Position Overview

The working Foreman leads the day-to-day execution of exterior cladding and building envelope work while actively participating in installation. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines crew supervision, site coordination, planning, quality control, and safety responsibilities.

The role works closely with the Project Manager to ensure work follows approved drawings, specifications, manufacturer instructions, applicable BC building code requirements, WorkSafeBC requirements, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Installation and Crew Leadership

- Work alongside the crew to install siding, cladding, strapping, weather barriers, flashing, trims, and related components.
- Lead by example in workmanship, productivity, safety, and professionalism.
- Assign daily tasks and communicate installation methods, priorities, and production expectations.
- Train and mentor workers, demonstrating proper installation techniques and reinforcing quality standards.
- Balance hands-on installation with supervision, inspections, coordination, and reporting.
- Monitor crew performance and address workmanship or productivity concerns promptly.

Site Planning and Execution

- Supervise daily cladding and exterior envelope activities, including company crews and assigned subcontractors.
- Review architectural drawings, approved shop drawings, specifications, and manufacturer requirements before work begins.
- Identify missing details, conflicting information, or unsuitable site conditions and obtain direction before proceeding.
- Coordinate labour, materials, equipment, access, and work areas to maintain proper sequencing and productivity.
- Prepare and complete cladding mock-ups before subcontractor or sub-crew mobilization, and coordinate required review and acceptance before production installation.
- Use accepted mock-ups as the installation and quality standard for all crews.
- Monitor progress against the project schedule and communicate delays, constraints, and resource needs early.

Quality Assurance and Control

- Verify substrates and work by preceding trades are ready before starting installation.
- Check layout, alignment, fastening, clearances, flashing, transitions, and finished appearance throughout the work.
- Confirm correct material profiles, colours, sizes, and fasteners before installation.
- Conduct routine inspections and correct deficiencies before work is concealed or access is removed.
- Maintain progress photos, inspection records, and deficiency tracking in Procore.




- Support consultant reviews, third-party inspections, and deficiency walk-throughs.
- Protect completed work and verify that assigned corrective work is completed properly.

Materials, Tools, and Equipment

- Plan material and equipment needs ahead of scheduled work.
- Check deliveries against orders and report shortages, damage, or incorrect products.
- Track material use and organize storage by building, elevation, or work area.
- Minimize waste and communicate surplus materials or potential shortages.
- Ensure tools and equipment are suitable for assigned tasks and report maintenance needs.
- Coordinate deliveries, staging, and access with site management.

Health and Safety

- Enforce company health and safety policies and site-specific safety procedures.
- Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings, orientations, and hazard assessments.
- Identify unsafe conditions, stop affected work when necessary, and arrange corrective action.
- Verify workers have the training and authorization required for assigned tasks and equipment.
- Monitor safe use of fall protection, scaffolding, ladders, and elevated work platforms.
- Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns promptly.
- Maintain clean work areas, safe access routes, and orderly material storage.

Coordination and Communication

- Act as Echelon Exteriors’ primary on-site contact for assigned cladding activities.
- Coordinate with other trades to maintain proper sequencing and reduce conflicts or rework.
- Attend and actively participate in weekly trade coordination meetings and other required site meetings.
- Provide the Project Manager with regular updates on progress, manpower, materials, quality, safety, and site conditions.
- Identify additional work or scope changes and obtain management authorization before proceeding.
- Communicate approved changes and instructions clearly to crews and subcontractors.

Reporting and Documentation

- Complete daily site reports, manpower logs, crew hours, and progress tracking.
- Record completed work, delays, delivery issues, deficiencies, and conditions affecting productivity.
- Maintain organized site records and current drawings in Procore.
- Document additional work with photos, labour hours, and material details to support project records and change requests.

Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in siding, cladding, building envelope, or exterior wall systems.
- Previous working foreman, lead hand, or site supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong installation skills and the ability to demonstrate proper methods to a crew.
- Working knowledge of BC construction practices, rainscreen assemblies, weather barriers, flashing, and installation sequencing.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Solid leadership, communication, planning, and organizational skills.




- Ability to identify problems early, make practical decisions within assigned authority, and seek direction when required.

Requirements

- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation to assigned sites.
- Ability to perform hands-on installation and work in an active construction workplace in varying weather conditions.
- Familiarity with WorkSafeBC requirements and site safety procedures.
- Ability to use Procore and basic computer applications for reporting, photos, and documentation.
- Required training and certifications for assigned tasks and equipment.

Assets

- Fall Protection, First Aid/CPR, WHMIS, and elevated work platform training.
- Experience on multi-residential projects.
- Experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple crews.
- Familiarity with quality control processes, consultant inspections, and deficiency management.

Performance Expectations

- Crews receive clear daily direction, and the supervisor actively contributes to installation.
- Work meets accepted mock-ups, approved details, and required quality standards.
- Labour, materials, equipment, and access are planned ahead.
- Safety concerns, deficiencies, and schedule risks are addressed promptly.
- Reporting is accurate, timely, and complete.

The role offers teamwork and collaboration, requiring a motivated individual ready to embrace both its opportunities and challenges. Ideal candidates will have the ambition to grow with a growing company, and will fit into our team of hardworking, high-energy, and expressive professionals.

About the Benefits:
As a member of Echelon Exteriors, you will be awarded a competitive wage based on skills and experience, along with a host of perks, including:

- A collaborative and casual work environment.
- Medical and dental benefits after probationary period.
- 2 weeks vacation.
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly growing business.
- A supportive organization with a positive team culture.

Why Work at Echelon Exteriors?

We believe great people perform at their best when they’re supported both inside and outside of work.

That’s why we’ve built more than just a job. We’ve built an environment designed to help you grow, perform, and become better.

What We Offer

A strong benefits package designed to help take care of you and your family. We work hard, hold each other accountable, celebrate wins, and surround ourselves with people who want more out of life. You don’t need to know everything when you walk through the door. We’re committed to teaching, coaching, and developing people who are willing to learn.

This Is More Than a Pay Cheque.

- A Culture You’ll Actually Want to Be Part Of
- Serious Training & Development

If you want to be surrounded by driven people, improve yourself, build valuable skills, and be part of a company that genuinely invests in its team, Echelon Exteriors might be the place for you.

Apply Today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- What type of siding systems have you installed?
- Have you operated a boom lift?
- Do you have Fall Protection certification?

Experience:

- Exterior Cladding: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Working foreman/woman - Siding (Victoria)
🏢 Echelon Exteriors
📍 Victoria