Water and Sewer Foreman
Confidential
Posted: March 25, 2026
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Quick Summary
Manage and coordinate the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Must have experience in a similar position and be able to work independently. Strong leadership and communication skills are also required.
Required Skills
Job Description
Water and Sewer Foreman (OUT OF TOWN WORK)
Firma Contracting is currently seeking an experienced Water and Sewer Foreman to work on underground / water & sewer projects across Western Canada. We offer competitive wages for out of town work, LOA, benefits, matching RRSPs, work / life balance, great opportunity for advancement, training and potential for work over the winter.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Quality management – working with project management and survey / consultant teams to ensure that workmanship meets / exceeds specifications
Health and safety management including hazard identification and analysis, worker competencies and HSE reporting
Schedule management – ensure project timelines are maintained
Provide supervision on site and daily direction to crew
Delegation of tasks for all crew members
Site maintenance – management of site housekeeping in accordance with client and company guidelines
Lead inspections and incidents - address deficiencies / issues through corrective actions
Conduct oneself in a professional manner with honesty and integrity
Required Skills:
3+ years of experience as an Underground Foreperson with sewer & water projects
Underground utility rehabilitation / replacement experience is an asset
Strong time management skills – able to keep crews to task and maintain an established work schedule to complete the projects in a timely fashion
Organized and able to complete regular project documentation
Able to work independently and follow instruction from the superintendent
Able to support other positions as needed
Strong communication skills – able to delegate and provide instructions clearly with sufficient detail
Proven leadership capabilities and able to mentor workers for advancement
First Aid and other certifications are considered assets
Valid driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract
Required Certifications:
The following valid certifications are mandatory
CSTS 2020
WHMIS 2015
Ground Disturbance Level 2
Standard First Aid
Leadership for Safety Excellence
Confined Space Entry
Fall Protection