Site Foreman

About York:

At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters: our clients. 

While others get lost in the bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute - no excuses, no shortcuts.

This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment - we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results.

This is who we work. This is how we win.

Position Summary:

The Site Foreman will support the Site Superintendent in overseeing on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing teams of skilled workers from our trade partners, coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety regulations, and liaising with the project management team to ensure smooth and efficient site operations. This individual is a hands-on leader with effective communication and problem-solving skills, who excels in both technical construction knowledge and team management.

Key Responsibilities: 

Daily communication with trades

Site coordination of workforce (sub-trades, suppliers, and field workers)

Conduct site safety orientation and weekly safety meetings with sub-trades

Implement and enforce the requirements of OHS and York Construction Health and Safety Program

Responsible for field documentation such as daily logs, conduct daily safety inspections and other required reports

Coordinate materials in and out

Supervision of smaller projects

Some manual labour may be required

Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFOR) 

The ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and safely as part of daily duties. 

The ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain as required by the nature of the work. This includes navigating areas with potential obstacles and varying surfaces. 

What you bring to York:

At least 1 year of experience in a similar role is required

Experience working on projects in a variety of sectors – light industrial and commercial

Leadership for Safety Excellence required

NCSO is strongly preferred

Journeyman Carpenter preferred

Fall protection, AWP and forklift tickets & experience required

First aid training preferred

A collaborative and flexible approach

Ability to work in a fast-paced organization continually meeting deadlines

Provide leadership and technical guidance to other team members

Constantly strive to improve company processes and the quality of the finished product

Use your creativity to provide solutions

Bring passion, excitement, and positivity to the job

Ability to work within the team and uphold York’s values