Site Foreman

About York
At York, we are bold, fast, and relentlessly focused on what matters: our clients.
While others get lost in bureaucracy and outdated thinking, we cut through the noise. We challenge the status quo, move with urgency, and make decisions that serve our clients, not just our bottom line. We take full ownership, work together to solve complicated problems, and execute—no excuses, no shortcuts.
This is not the place for complacency. Our team thrives in a high-performance, no-BS environment— we are a group of high performers who think critically, move fast, and follow through. The success of our business depends on the willingness of our team to ditch antiquated ways of operating and adapt new methods for achieving excellent results.
This is how we work. This is how we win.
Position Summary
The Site Foreman will support the Site Superintendent in overseeing on-site construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing teams of skilled workers from our trade partners, coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety regulations, and liaising with the project management team to ensure smooth and efficient site operations. This individual is a hands-on leader with effective
communication and problem-solving skills, who excels in both technical construction knowledge and team management.
Key Responsibilities
Daily communication with trades
Site coordination of workforce (sub-trades, suppliers, and field workers)
Conduct site safety orientation and weekly safety meetings with sub-trades
Implement and enforce the requirements of OHS and York Construction Health and Safety Program
Responsible for field documentation such as daily logs, conduct daily
safety inspections and other required reports
Coordinate materials in and out
Supervision of smaller projects
Some manual labour may be required
Bona Fide Occupational Requirements (BFOR)
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and safely as part of daily duties.
The ability to walk long distances over uneven terrain as required by the nature of the work. This includes navigating areas with potential obstacles and varying surfaces.
What you bring to York
At least 1 year of experience in a similar role is required
Experience working on projects in a variety of sectors – light industrial and commercial
Leadership for Safety Excellence required
NCSO is strongly preferred
Journeyman Carpenter preferred
Fall protection, AWP and forklift tickets & experience required
First aid training preferred
A collaborative and flexible approach
Ability to work in a fast-paced organization continually meeting deadlines
Provide leadership and technical guidance to other team members
Constantly strive to improve company processes and the quality of the finished product
Use your creativity to provide solutions
Bring passion, excitement, and positivity to the job
Ability to work within the team and uphold York’s values

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No