Job Description

Forbes Bros Ltd. is a family owned and operated company. With safety at the core, Forbes Bros Ltd. has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace.

Position(s):Work Methods Specialist – Civil Construction
Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday
Location: Surrey, British Columbia

Forbes Bros Ltd. is currently looking for experienced Work Methods Specialist – Civil Construction (fulltime-permanent) to join our team, This is a field-based role that will require the successful candidate(s) to travel to various job sites in lower mainland BC in addition to occasional travel to the Okanagan region.

The Work Methods Specialist's-Civil Construction primary role is to have a strong field presence while providing technical guidance relating to general, powerline, and utility construction work activities to ensure standardization of work methods, aligning with organizational and client requirements. Other responsibilities include training and development, training tracking, initial onsite incident investigation/corrective action support, KPI's, SQP support and facilitation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly wage ($47.00-$52.00)
• Comprehensive health benefits plan
• Enrolment in Pension Program
• Vacation pay & Stat Holiday pay
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Company assigned vehicle, laptop and phone
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks
• Ensure consistent application of work methods standards, and HS&E practices within all operations
• Maintain active presence in field operations, offering technical guidance on civil construction and or powerline and utility construction activities inclusive of but not limited to:
  • Crew visits, Pre-Ground disturbance approvals and oversight, Site documentation (VSL's, Site Observations, Tailboard Audits)
  • Identify opportunities for training and development and Equipment Training
  • Assist with PPE Management and enforcement
• Coordinate and lead work teams or committees that set minimum corporate standards in work methods and execution
• Assist in the standardization of work methods and training, ensuring compliance with company and client standards including but not limited to:
  • Actively participate in client required training
  • Make it a point to learn and understand client standards and processes so you can speak to it in the field, help tailor training programs, and provide mentorship to crew members
  • Assist with onboarding of new workers, deliver training, and track it following the company programs and processes
• Proactively identify and mitigate high-risk tasks before execution
• Use the documentation and support compliance of the program with the crews and project management
• Establish and maintain programs that support civil construction and powerline, utility work activities
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects and other operational tasks, as required

What We Are Looking For:

• Ten (10) + years of Civil Construction and/or Journeyman Powerline experience, are required
• Minimum five (5) year' experience in a supervisory or equivalent leadership position, is required
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License, is required
• Demonstrated knowledge in civil construction activities and heavy civil equipment operation
• Working knowledge of regulatory and legislative OH&S requirements, IEEE Standards, other related legislation, and industry best practices
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to direct a team to efficiently and effectively complete jobs within deadlines
• Able and willing to accommodate frequent overtime hours and weekend hours when required
• Able and willing to travel to various project locations as required
• Able and willing to provide an acceptable five (5) year Driver's Abstract

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practice recruiting and hiring, to promote gender equality and workplace diversity. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates who meet the requirements noted and who earn an invitation to interview will be contacted