OVERVIEW:

CIK, your future starts here!
CIK’s initiative is to provide innovative and reliable telecommunications and multi-media services to large ethnic communities across Canada. Major products include High-Speed Cable and DSL Internet, FTTB, IP Home Phones, IP TV, and Home Security Monitoring Services. As one of the fast-growing companies in Canada, CIK continues to look to the future to develop innovative telecommunications products. CIK is constantly retaining top talent and strives to make all our employees​ happy by creating an enjoyable work environment.
CIK Telecom is actively seeking a skilled and experienced Construction Foreman to lead and oversee our telecom construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operating heavy equipment, specifically the Vermeer RTX 1250 plow machine, drills, vacuums, and other civil construction equipment. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage a team, ensure project timelines are met, and maintain high safety and quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of utility construction experience as a superintendent or in a similar supervisory role
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with fiber optic cable
• Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental protection practices and procedures as they apply to common construction processes
• Solid understanding of current construction practices
• Knowledge of various pieces of construction equipment and their operating capabilities (i.e. directional drills, vac trucks, road cut saws etc.)
• Proven ability to guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project quality and schedule
• Strong knowledge of construction documents (including utility plans and maps), contracts, costs, and budgets
• Capable of anticipating constructability issues in complex situations and creating solutions in the construction plan and schedule
• Facilitation and mentoring skills; is able to move the team forward and resolve conflict situations as they arise
• A track record of building successful teams and promoting teamwork through motivating, coaching, and consensus-building
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs; intermediate to advanced user of Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug & alcohol requirements

THIS JOB IS MAJORLY FOR OUR INGERSOLL YARD -OXFORD/LONDON PROJECTS.

If you believe you have the relevant experience, enthusiasm and great attitude that we’re looking for, please submit your cover letter and resume with Job Code 139.
CIK Telecom is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. While we thank all that apply, only those selected will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• utility construction: 5 years (preferred)
• fiber optic: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-01-2

• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project
• Performs work in accordance with the provisions of the Canada Labour Code, RSC 1985, and Regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, RSO 1990, and all legislative, corporate, and departmental policies and procedures related to occupational health and safety
• Ensures that projects are built according to approved plans, specifications and design drawings while making certain that high quality standards are maintained
• Develops, maintains, and drives the construction schedule in conjunction with project team; ensures project milestones and completion dates are met
• Conducts site meets with the City for road occupancy permits and with locators to ensure correct areas are being marked
• Reviews workload with management, completes WIP reports, and schedules crews on an ongoing basis
• Strategically plans and implements manpower levels and material quantities and ensures proper equipment and trades are available as required
• Supervises sub-contractors to achieve all required project deliverables
• Leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders to monitor and support the projects ongoing progression
• Oversees project reporting that accurately tracks site progress, events, inspections and other relevant information