Electrical Foreman

**Electrical Foreman** **About the Role** We are looking for an experienced Electrical Foreman to lead field crews on commercial projects across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding regions. You will direct day-to-day electrical installation work, keep crews safe and productive, and make sure projects are delivered on schedule, on budget and to code. This position is primarily night work, including off-hours shutdowns and occupied-facility work that must happen outside normal business hours. **Key Responsibilities** * Lead, schedule and supervise electricians, apprentices and labourers on assigned projects. * Read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications and shop drawings, and plan the work accordingly. * Direct installation of conduit, cable tray, wiring, panels, switchgear, lighting, fire alarm, and power distribution systems. * Coordinate with project managers, general contractors, other trades and the client to maintain schedules and manage night-time work windows and shutdowns. * Plan and track labour, materials, tools and equipment; request materials in advance and minimize downtime. * Enforce site safety rules, run daily toolbox talks and hazard assessments, and perform workplace inspections. * Ensure all work complies with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code, Ontario Building Code, ESA requirements and project specifications. * Oversee testing, commissioning, deficiency correction and turnover documentation. * Maintain accurate daily reports, time sheets, as-builts and progress updates. * Mentor and train apprentices and junior journeypersons, and support their skill development. * Identify scope changes and extra work, and document them for the project team. **Qualifications** **Required** * Valid Ontario 309A Electrician Licence (Construction and Maintenance Electrician) with a Certificate of Qualification. * Minimum 5 years of electrical construction experience, including at least 2 years in a foreman or lead-hand role. * Strong working knowledge of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code and ESA procedures. * Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and specifications. * Proven ability to lead crews and communicate clearly with trades, clients and management. * Valid Ontario driver's licence (G) with a clean abstract and access to reliable transportation. * Ability to work nights, including overnight shifts and some weekends, and to travel regionally to job sites as required. * Working at Heights, WHMIS, and Ontario Health and Safety Awareness training (or willingness to obtain). **Preferred** * Experience in commercial, institutional (hospital, school, transit) or industrial environments. * Experience with night shutdowns, occupied-building work and tight work windows. * Familiarity with medium-voltage, fire alarm, emergency power or building automation systems. * Supervisor Health and Safety training (JHSC Certification, Supervisor Competency) and First Aid/CPR. **Work Conditions** * Primarily night shift;