• Advance your career with an established organization
• Join a collaborative team that invests in and supports each other
• Enjoy an attractive hourly wage ranging from $43+ negotiable dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience, plus benefits!

About Berto Contractors Ltd.

Established 25 years ago, Berto Contractors Ltd (Berto) is proud to be a leading provider of Hydro and telecommunications infrastructure in British Columbia. First and foremost, we are an excavation company specializing in underground civil construction. We have developed industry relationships, in-house capabilities and the kind of practical expertise that only comes from experience. These enable us to execute comprehensive solutions for any civil underground construction challenge – with confidence.

As a strong family company, we know that thriving community depends on relationships. Relationships in turn depend on reliable connectivity. Every connection is integral to the strength of the network. At Berto, we are committed to building and sustaining the infrastructure necessary to support integrated and thriving communities, both residential and commercial.

Berto offers a respectful, collaborative, and friendly work environment, where everyone helps each other, and you'll have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging projects. We are committed to safety, integrity, and delivering on promises. We invest in our team and offer continuous opportunities for training and development.

For more information, please visit bertocontractors.com.

About the Opportunity

We are currently seeking a full-time Civil Construction Foreman to join our team in the Lower Mainland, BC. 

As Civil Construction Foreman, you will be responsible for following project plans and schedules to ensure the crew under your direction performs daily and weekly activities to meet job build goals in a safe, efficient, and productive manner. Ensuring the quality of the job build meets or exceeds Berto’s standards while being an advocate in building/maintaining an inclusive/respectful culture in accordance with the company values.

Some of your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Planning, scheduling, and managing job builds
• Supervising the crew members and correcting all unsafe or inefficient practices
• Ensuring the required administrative work related to the job build is completed to the expectations of the company and client
• Representing Berto in a professional and respectful manner when speaking with property owners and tenants while ensuring the safety of the public
• Ensuring Health and Safety practices are followed according to WorkSafe BC and Berto’s Health and Safety Manual

About You

To qualify, you must have 5+ years of civil construction experience and 3+ years of civil construction supervisory experience, ideally in Telecommunications installation and/or Hydro. A valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract and access to reliable transportation is also required.

The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

• Proficiency in reading civil drawings and blueprints, and executing them
• Experience reading and interpreting BC One Call mapping
• Experience operating a locating device(s), such as an M-Scope, to locate and mark underground utilities
• Basic understanding of construction principles and procedures, including the ability to identify utility services, and the ability to distinguish utility markings
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

You must also be able to work in outdoor work conditions, around moving mobile equipment, and stand for extended periods of time. 

Our ideal candidate is someone who shows initiative, is interested in professional development, and is accountable for their actions. 

About the Benefits

As a valued member leader of our team, you will receive an attractive hourly wage of $43+ negotiable dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience. Our benefits packages include:

• Extended medical plus health spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company vehicle available after probationary period
• Overtime pay
• Regular team events and celebrations, including bbqs, baseball games, birthday and work anniversaries, and monthly safety meetings

If you share our values and have the skills necessary to succeed in this role, apply now!