Modern Niagara

Plumbing & Heating Forepeople

Modern Niagara  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Building Toronto’s Future, Together

Toronto is on the verge of something big, and at Modern Niagara, we’re thrilled to be in the thick of it. From state-of-the-art hospitals to cutting-edge research hubs, the GTA’s next landmarks are taking shape—powered by the skill and grit of UA Local 46 members. As we gear up for a wave of city-shaping projects, Modern Niagara is looking for Plumbing & Heating Forepeople to take the lead on major mechanical builds across the GTA. This is your shot to step onto high-profile sites, take real ownership, and be backed by a team that knows what it means to build.

OF RESPONSIBILITIES

A Piping Foreperson oversees the daily operations of piping crews on construction and industrial sites, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications. Their role includes hands-on supervision while maintaining communication with upper management.

  • Supervision & Coordination – Directs piping crew members, assigns tasks, and ensures smooth workflow.
  • Worksite Planning – Organizes daily activities, reviews blueprints, and ensures materials and tools are ready for use.
  • Safety & Compliance – Enforces safety protocols, conducts inspections, and ensures adherence to regulations.
  • Quality Assurance – Monitors piping installation for accuracy and compliance with standards.
  • Problem-Solving – Addresses technical challenges and resolves any worksite issues.
  • Reporting & Documentation – Maintains daily logs, progress reports, and communicates updates to supervisors.
  • Training & Development – Provides guidance to workers, ensuring skill development and adherence to best practices.

A Piping Foreperson serves as a vital link between labor crews and project managers, ensuring smooth operations on-site.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Trade Qualification ie: Plumbing License or Fitters License
  • High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and multi-tasking in order to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase
  • Excellent organizational and decision making/problem solving skills.
  • Ability to analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems and work breakdown structures
  • Customer focused & resourceful
  • Experience with troubleshooting maintenance and service-related tasks
  • Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles and ability to effectively plan, assign and inspect the work of subordinates.
  • Ability to maintain time and material records and to prepare reports and cost estimates.
  • Skill in the use of the tools and equipment of the trade.
  • Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at careers@modernniagara.com

Modern Niagara

About Modern Niagara

We build for life.

We build for the life that happens indoors. We know that Canadians spend the vast majority of their time inside buildings. From receiving healthcare to legislating and representing citizens to participating in sports and other activities, we make any space comfortable and healthy for those who use it. We are committed to providing exceptional occupant experiences.

We build for the life of the building. Buildings can best reach the objectives they were set out to achieve when we look at them over the course of their entire life, including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and improvement. For us, using data and evidence to inform decisions provides us and our partners with an effective path towards high-performing, sustainable facilities.

We build for the life of our communities. We know that buildings do not exist in a vacuum. Buildings, streets, and the people that occupy and use them are but a few of the ingredients that make up our cities and communities. We believe that nurturing social equity, enabling economic activity, and reducing our impact on the environment in all that we do – including how we build and maintain our buildings – is integral to playing a positive role in sustaining our communities for us and for future generations.

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors achieve their objectives by meeting the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes.

Recognized by SMACNA and Canadian Occupational Safety Magazine among Canada’s safest employers since 2019, Modern Niagara has been a Platinum Club member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2002.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kanata, CA
Year Founded
1959
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