Full job description

Location: Ontario (travel required)
Immediate Opening | Full-Time Position

Gordon Barr Ltd. is hiring a Construction Foreman to join our growing team. We are an established contractor engaged in a variety of heavy civil projects including site works, subdivisions, and road reconstructions.

This is an intermediate-level position with room for advancement. Wage is commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of site operations and crew coordination
• Liaison between field and management staff
• Order and coordinate equipment, materials, and deliveries
• Enforce and uphold all on-site safety protocols
• Maintain accurate paperwork and site documentation
• Apply OPS standards and ensure OHSA compliance (Green Book)
• Quantity surveying for earthworks and site improvements
• Interpret and work with digital plans and production software
• Travel and physical labour may be required

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 education
• 3–5 years experience in heavy civil construction, specifically underground pipe works
• Certificates in: WHMIS, Working at Heights, Trenching, Hoisting & Rigging, CPR, Confined Space
• Recognized supervisory training (mandatory)
• Proficient with Total Station/GPS/CAD and Microsoft Office (asset)
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license required

Technical Skills

• Survey software and hardware familiarity
• Understanding of topography, elevations, and line work
• Digital construction tools and plan interpretation

What We Offer

• Company truck
• Company phone
• Group benefits including medical and dental
• Competitive wage based on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• construction: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person