Formwork Foreman – Commercial Structural Concrete

Company: WATB Construction Inc.
Location: Concord, Ontario – Projects throughout the GTA and surrounding areas
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience

About WATB Construction Inc.

WATB Construction Inc. is an established and growing Ontario construction company specializing in commercial, industrial, institutional (ICI), municipal, and structural concrete construction.

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and motivated Formwork Foreman to lead concrete forming operations on projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on construction professional with strong technical knowledge, proven leadership abilities, and the confidence to independently manage crews, coordinate daily activities, interpret construction drawings, and deliver high-quality work safely and efficiently.

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, anticipates challenges, and consistently maintains high standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

Key ResponsibilitiesSite Operations & Planning

- Independently manage daily concrete forming operations and coordinate site activities.
- Plan manpower, materials, equipment, and work sequences to meet project schedules.
- Identify potential delays, site conflicts, and construction challenges before they affect productivity.
- Coordinate daily activities with project management, general contractors, and other trades.

Crew Leadership & Productivity

- Supervise, organize, and direct carpenters, labourers, and other assigned personnel.
- Assign daily responsibilities and monitor productivity and workmanship.




- Provide clear instructions and maintain an effective, organized work environment.
- Work alongside the crew when necessary to maintain progress and quality.

Formwork & Structural Concrete

- Supervise the construction of footings, foundation walls, columns, grade beams, suspended slabs, retaining walls, and other structural concrete components.
- Oversee the installation, alignment, bracing, inspection, and dismantling of formwork systems.
- Work with conventional and engineered formwork systems, including PERI and similar products.
- Coordinate reinforcing steel placement, embedded items, openings, and concrete placement activities.

Drawing Interpretation & Layout

- Read and interpret structural, architectural, civil, and relevant mechanical drawings.
- Independently perform and verify layouts, dimensions, elevations, and construction tolerances.
- Verify anchor bolts, sleeves, embedded plates, openings, and other components before concrete placement.
- Identify drawing discrepancies, missing information, and potential conflicts.

Concrete Pour Coordination

- Plan and coordinate concrete pours, including manpower, equipment, access, inspections, and material requirements.
- Ensure formwork readiness and verify that required inspections and approvals are completed before concrete placement.




- Coordinate concrete placement activities to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency.

Quality Control & Safety

- Ensure construction complies with approved drawings, specifications, and WATB Construction quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), applicable regulations, and company safety procedures.
- Conduct daily safety checks and promote safe working practices.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.

Reporting & Communication

- Complete daily site reports, manpower records, timesheets, material requests, and other required documentation.
- Communicate site progress, manpower requirements, scheduling conflicts, and potential delays to WATB management.
- Maintain professional communication with general contractors, consultants, inspectors, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications & Requirements

- Minimum 5 years of commercial, industrial, or institutional concrete forming experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or foreman position.
- Extensive hands-on experience with structural concrete forming, including footings, walls, columns, beams, and suspended slabs.
- Proven ability to independently supervise and organize concrete forming crews.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, layouts, elevations,

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Concord, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Site Foreman (Concord)
🏢 WATB Construction
📍 Concord