# Paving Stone / Block Wall Foreman

**Company:** [Wilco Contractors Northwest Inc](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/1dGnTiHE38Q1QFpYQorwzW.md)
**Location:** Edmonton, Canada
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**Wilco Contractors Northwest Inc.** is a leader in civil construction, offering a range of services including earthworks, grading, underground utility installation, landscape development, and environmental enhancements. We pride ourselves on delivering complex projects with precision and professionalism.

We are seeking a **Paving Stone / Block Wall Foreman** to join our team. This position will complete work in the Edmonton area. All job sites are located in various locations throughout greater Edmonton and surrounding municipalities.

**Wilco Contractors Northwest will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, or email. Please apply Online**

This position offers competitive wages, opportunities for career development and growth, exposure to new construction methods and technology, providing opportunities to make a significant impact and contribute ideas from design through to job completion. Wilco is a leader in delivering complex projects to its clients. _**Position is 10-12 hours per day, Monday through Saturday,**_ and performs some or all of the following:

### Responsibilities

-   Lead and supervise paving stone and block wall crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards.
-   Plan, organize, and coordinate daily crew activities, equipment, and material requirements.
-   Read and interpret project drawings, site plans, grades, and specifications.
-   Prepare and grade installation areas to ensure a solid, long-lasting base for paving stone and retaining wall projects.
-   Install paving stones, retaining walls, garden walls, steps, and related hardscape features according to project specifications and design layouts.
-   Ensure precise alignment, spacing, grading, and elevation of paving stones and wall systems to achieve a professional finished product.
-   Oversee excavation, compaction, and placement of aggregate base materials, sand, and concrete as required.
-   Operate and oversee the safe operation of skid steers, compactors, plate tampers, saws, and other landscape construction equipment.
-   Monitor workmanship and conduct quality inspections throughout the project to ensure company standards are met.
-   Train, mentor, and support crew members in installation techniques, safety practices, and jobsite expectations.
-   Conduct daily toolbox meetings and ensure all crew members follow company safety policies and procedures.
-   Identify and resolve site challenges, grade issues, and installation conflicts in a timely manner.
-   Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite, including debris removal and hazard identification.
-   Complete daily reports, time tracking, and other project documentation as required.
-   Follow all safety protocols and ensure adherence to company policies.

## Requirements

-   Minimum 5 years of experience installing paving stones, retaining walls, or landscape construction projects.
-   Previous crew leadership or foreman experience is preferred.
-   Strong knowledge of grading, compaction, drainage, and hardscape installation practices.
-   Ability to read and interpret site plans, grades, and construction drawings.
-   Experience operating landscape construction equipment is an asset.
-   Valid Class 5 Driver's License required.
-   Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physically demanding work._._
-   Strong communication skills. The ability to understand verbal safety instructions in English is required for this role.
-   Knowledge of safety protocols, bringing a positive "Safety First Attitude" every day.
-   CSTS 2020 is an employment requirement (May be provided)
-   CSA approved steel toed boots & Mobile Smart Phone is an employment requirement.

**We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Wilco Contractors Northwest will no longer accept applications in person, via fax, or email.**

## Benefits

-   Competitive wages with overtime pay.
-   Growth opportunities in all areas of civil construction.
-   Incredible work environment and team atmosphere.
-   Corporate Referral Program
-   Company PPE