Railroad General Foreperson
Ancaster, ON, CA, L9G 4V5 Kitchener, ON, CA, N2B 3X8 Strathroy, ON, CA, N7G 3H8 Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, CA, L4A 2Z5 Brantford, ON, CA, N3R 7K2 Carp, ON, CA, K0A 1L0 Burlington, ON, CA, L7L 5R3 Colborne, ON, CA, K0K 1S0 Port Robinson, ON, CA, L0S 1K0 Maidstone, ON, CA, N0R 1K0 Mississauga, ON, CA, L5J 1K5 Pickering, ON, CA, L1W 0A3 London, ON, CA, N5W 4W6 Hamilton, ON, CA, L8P 2B6 Downsview, ON, CA, M3L 1G9 Vaughan, ON, CA, L6A 4P5
Additional Locations: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario
Primary Locations: Ontario, Ancaster, 611 Tradewind Drive Suite 500, L9G 4V5, Ontario, Burlington, 6-4450 Corporate Drive, L7L 5R3, Ontario, Colborne, 151 Industrial Park Rd., K0K 1S0, Ontario, Downsview, 10 Jethro Road, M3L 1G9, Ontario, Hamilton, 182 Chatham Street, L8P 2B6, Ontario, Kitchener, 2-14 Riverview Place, N2B 3X8, Ontario, London, 460 Third Street, N5W 4W6, Ontario, Mississauga, 2265 Royal Windsor Drive Unit 5A, L5J 1K5, Ontario, Port Robinson, 1354 Chippawa Creek Road Unit 3, L0S 1K0, Ontario, Vaughan, 330 Rodinea Road Unit #2, L6A 4P5, Ontario, Brantford, 40 Roy Blvd, N3R 7K2, Ontario, Carp, 196 Cardevco Road, K0A 1L0, Ontario, Pickering, 1661 Quigley Street, L1W 0A3, Ontario, Maidstone, 9580 County Rd 42, N0R 1K0, Ontario, Strathroy, 641 Wright Street, N7G 3H8, Ontario, Whitchurch-Stouffville, 6282 Bloomington Rd, L4A 2Z5
Requisition ID: 193387
Position Overview
As a General Foreperson with the Rail group, you will be responsible for multiple crews and as a people leader ensure that your teams are set to effectively execute on the plans and schedules set by you. This role will oversee a large territory including ONT, QC, NB, NS, and will require extensive travel across the region. Success will be based on the positive execution of your project plans, your team’s professional development and mentorship and your successful relationship with our clients.
In this role, you will travel across Canada as you work to support our rail clients to ensure track safety is maintained for both passengers and goods.
Job Duties
- Safely and efficiently lead a crew in providing rights of way maintenance for our clients.
- Responsible for all safety metrics within the region.
- Ensure crew leads are set up for success, including but not limited to:
- Crew lead’s trained on all aspects of the job.
- Assist crew lead’s where necessary in training of staff.
- Assist in recruitment of team members where required.
- Direct multiple crews and equipment for various work sites.
- Take the lead in planning, sequencing, and execution of assigned work for crews.
- Focus on managing budgets and attaining operating profits.
- Provide support and expertise and leadership on more specialized jobs.
- Oversee the preventative maintenance of all equipment within a specific location.
- Complete Quality Control worksite inspections, prepare and submit Quality Assurance reports
- Attend regular management meetings and work directly with client representatives.
- Provide mentorship and training to staff and oversee employee development.
- Abide by Davey and industry safety policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Candidate must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English and French.
- Preferred background in Forestry, Horticulture or Landscaping
- 3-5 years’ experience as Vegetation Management
- 5+ years as a supervisor/lead.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills.
- Valid provincial driver’s license.
- Strong tree, shrub identification skills
- herbicide license preferred.
What We Offer
- Full time. Year-round employment.
- full time and overtime hours.
- Company Vehicle and Travel Expenses Covered.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Excellent Benefits package, RRSP and careers advancement opportunities.
- Employee owned company with stock purchase available after 1 year of service.
- Davey provides ongoing training.
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
The Davey Tree Expert Company of Canada, Limited, is committed to scientifically based horticultural and environmental services with outstanding client service. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please email canada.recruiting@davey.com.
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