Foreperson – Aerial Line Construction

Ledcor • South Glengarry, ON

13d • CA$37 - CA$44 • Onsite

About The Position

You are a Foreperson with 2–5 years of experience in aerial Outside Plant (OSP) construction within the telecommunications industry. While primarily focused on aerial line work, you may also support underground and other utility crews as required. You will oversee quality control, enforce safety standards, monitor project performance, and supervise field staff, contractors, and tradespeople. On-call availability is required for emergency response outside regular working hours, including evenings and weekends. Apply now and join our Technical Services team in the St. Andrews/Cornwall, ON area!

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in aerial utility construction as a Lead-hand or Foreperson, including oversight of multiple aerial project sites or crews simultaneously
• Proven hands-on experience with aerial fibre optic cable work, including installation, lashing, splicing preparation, and pole transfers
• Solid understanding of current construction practices and field concepts, practices, and procedures (including OSP)
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
• Ability to operate industry specific equipment such as directional drills, Vac trucks, small excavators, skid steers, backhoes and road cut saws
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others, including the supervision of subcontractors
• Strong knowledge of construction documents (including utility plans and maps), contracts, costs, and budgets
• Strong organizational and planning skills; proven experience organizing workloads, managing multiple priorities, and working with multiple deadlines
• Aptitude for learning new technology and working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Excel and Outlook
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with protocol and practices of large telecommunications providers in the Ontario market
• Clean drivers abstract
• Ability to read and interpret utility locates and civil construction drawings

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protections on the project
• Applies the requirements of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP) to promote overall compliance of Ledcor HS&E standards, applicable OH&S/OSHA Acts, regulations and codes with all employees and subcontractors on the project
• Supervise the installation of telecom cables (fiber or copper) on poles
• Oversee lashing, splicing prep, hardware installation, and pole transfers
• Ensure proper rigging and climbing techniques are followed
• Coordinate bucket truck or RBD (Radial Boom Derrick) operations
• Trains, supports and offers guidance to new hires
• Ensures that all tailboards, MH entry permits, timesheets, drivers logbooks, and billing are handed in on time
• May perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Extended health and dental
• Vision care
• Disability
• Life insurance coverage
• Access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program
• Competitive retirement package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed