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Labour Foreman (JP-006134117)

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Job Description

This position leads and coordinates the labour crew on a multiyear, mixeduse highrise development in Metrotown. You will supervise labourers, support trade teams, maintain site housekeeping, and perform handson labour tasks as needed to keep the project progressing efficiently. This role suits someone who thrives in a fastpaced construction environment, demonstrates strong leadership, and is committed to safety, productivity, and highquality workmanship.

Responsibilities
* Supervise, schedule, and direct all site labourers to ensure daily and weekly objectives are met.
* Assign daily tasks to labourers based on project priorities established by the Site Superintendent.
* Train, mentor, and coach labourers to uphold quality standards and safety expectations on site.
* Monitor crew productivity, identify performance issues, and address them proactively to maintain efficiency.
* Actively participate in daytoday labour tasks, working on the tools alongside the crew when required.
* Maintain site cleanliness, organization, and general housekeeping throughout all phases of construction.
* Handle and move materials safely and efficiently to support trades and maintain workflow.
* Set up and maintain temporary fencing, signage, barricades, and other safety and wayfinding measures.
* Provide basic labour support to trade teams, ensuring they have the assistance needed to complete their work.
* Operate small tools and equipment such as demolition tools, saws, and compactors in a safe and effective manner.
* Step into any labour task as needed to maintain schedule, support the crew, and keep the project on track.
* Promote and enforce safe work practices in accordance with WorkSafeBC regulations and company policies.

Essential Skills
* 510 years of construction experience on commercial or highrise projects as a skilled labourer or carpenter.
* Minimum 3 years of experience as a foreperson or lead hand on highrise residential or commercial construction projects.
* Strong, handson construction knowledge with the ability to work effectively alongside the crew on the tools.
* Solid understanding of WorkSafeBC regulations and safe job practices on largescale construction sites.
* Excellent communication skills to coordinate tasks, provide clear direction, and liaise with site leadership and trades.
* Strong organization and planning abilities to manage labour schedules, task assignments, and site housekeeping.
* Effective problemsolving skills to address onsite challenges and maintain productivity.
* Physical fitness and stamina to perform labour tasks in a demanding, largescale construction environment.
* Experience working on concrete, highrise, and mixeduse construction projects.
* Ability to read and understand basic blueprints and construction drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
* Valid safety certifications such as WHMIS, Fall Protection, and Telehandler are considered assets.
* Access to a reliable vehicle is an advantage for commuting to the Metrotown project site.
* Experience with labour, construction, concrete work, and highrise building is beneficial.
* Experience supporting multiple trades and coordinating labour on complex, multiyear projects is an asset.

Why Work Here?

You will join a familyrun construction organization that believes in strong values, teamwork, and a supportive culture. Once permanent, you can access fully paid benefits and RRSP matching, reflecting a commitment to longterm employee wellbeing and financial security. The company is known for its focus on safety, quality, and a positive team environment, and hosts events such as a Christmas party to celebrate and appreciate staff. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a major highrise project in the heart of Metrotown and pursue career growth within a respected construction organization.

Work Environment

This role is based on a major mixeduse highrise development in Metrotown and offers a multiyear project environment. Standard work hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with occasional overtime available depending on project needs. You will work on an active, largescale construction site, using small tools and equipment such as demolition tools, saws, and compactors, and regularly supporting concrete and highrise construction activities. The environment is fastpaced, safetyfocused, and highly collaborative, with close coordination between labour crews, trade teams, and site leadership.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burnaby, BC.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes ncessaires pour relever les dfis de lindustrie nord-amricaine. Base Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un rseau unifi de plus de 200 bureaux travers lAmrique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque anne. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins mdicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employs et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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