Plumbing & Heating General Foreperson
Company
Modern Niagara
Location
Toronto, ON
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
12 days ago
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Job Description
A Plumbing & Heating General Foreman plays a crucial role in overseeing piping installation, ensuring safety compliance, and managing workforce efficiency on construction or industrial sites. Their responsibilities include:
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leadership & Supervision – Directs and coordinates piping crews, foremen, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations.
• Planning & Scheduling – Develops work schedules, assigns tasks, and ensures project timelines are met.
• Quality Control – Reviews piping work for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Safety Enforcement – Ensures all safety regulations are followed, conducts site inspections, and facilitates safety meetings.
• Material & Equipment Management – Oversees procurement, inventory, and proper use of piping materials and tools.
• Collaboration – Works closely with project managers, engineers, and other trades to resolve technical issues and maintain workflow.
• Problem-Solving – Identifies and addresses any operational or technical challenges related to piping installations.
• Training & Mentorship – Guides and develops junior employees, ensuring proper work practices and skill development.
• Documentation & Reporting – Maintains accurate records of labour productivity per their labour plans, work progress, safety reports, and any changes to the project scope.
Must haves:
• Trade Qualification ie: Plumbing License or Fitters License
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and multi-tasking in order to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase.
• Excellent organizational and decision making/problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems and work breakdown structures.
• Customer focused & resourceful
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles and ability to effectively plan, assign and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Ability to maintain time and material records and to prepare reports and cost estimates.
• Skill in the use of the tools and equipment of the trade.
• Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset
Nice to haves:
• Previous experience leading crew in ICI or Large scale projects
• Local 46 Membership, or member in good standing
Pay Rate for this unionized position is $73.70
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.
Our Culture & Values
We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Leadership & Supervision – Directs and coordinates piping crews, foremen, and subcontractors to ensure smooth operations.
• Planning & Scheduling – Develops work schedules, assigns tasks, and ensures project timelines are met.
• Quality Control – Reviews piping work for compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Safety Enforcement – Ensures all safety regulations are followed, conducts site inspections, and facilitates safety meetings.
• Material & Equipment Management – Oversees procurement, inventory, and proper use of piping materials and tools.
• Collaboration – Works closely with project managers, engineers, and other trades to resolve technical issues and maintain workflow.
• Problem-Solving – Identifies and addresses any operational or technical challenges related to piping installations.
• Training & Mentorship – Guides and develops junior employees, ensuring proper work practices and skill development.
• Documentation & Reporting – Maintains accurate records of labour productivity per their labour plans, work progress, safety reports, and any changes to the project scope.
Must haves:
• Trade Qualification ie: Plumbing License or Fitters License
• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management and multi-tasking in order to prioritize workload and stay on top of things as project demands increase.
• Excellent organizational and decision making/problem solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and understand construction drawings, associated documentation, contracts, cost coding systems and work breakdown structures.
• Customer focused & resourceful
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles and ability to effectively plan, assign and inspect the work of subordinates.
• Ability to maintain time and material records and to prepare reports and cost estimates.
• Skill in the use of the tools and equipment of the trade.
• Experience in commercial and institutional projects is an asset
Nice to haves:
• Previous experience leading crew in ICI or Large scale projects
• Local 46 Membership, or member in good standing
Pay Rate for this unionized position is $73.70
About Modern Niagara
Who We Are
Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure — and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal. We build for life.
Our Culture & Values
We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do, and our award-winning safety culture consistently performs well above industry standards.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Modern Niagara
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization where everyone has access to opportunity, feels a sense of belonging, and can thrive. We actively work to remove barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (including women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities, and newcomers to Canada) in the construction industry. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and lived experiences and are committed to a barrier-free hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make appropriate arrangements.
We appreciate every applicant’s interest in joining Modern Niagara. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly wage for welders in Ontario as of January 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, the general minimum wage in Ontario is CAD 17.20 per hour as of January 1 2026 for welders in non-unionized roles. Welders classified under skilled trades receive overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 44 hours per week. This rate applies uniformly across all sectors without provincial variations for this occupation.
What work permit requirements apply for international welders moving to Canada in 2026?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada requires a valid work permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program with an approved LMIA for NOC 72106 welders. Applicants need a minimum of two years paid experience in the last five years plus Red Seal endorsement. Processing takes 8 weeks for 80 percent of applications submitted after April 2026.
What education and certification are needed to qualify as a welder in Canada?
Employment and Social Development Canada lists completion of a 2-3 year apprenticeship or Red Seal certification as mandatory for NOC 72106 welder positions. Candidates must hold a high school diploma plus 6,000 hours of documented on-the-job training by December 2026. Provincial trade authorities issue the certificate of qualification after passing the Red Seal exam.
Which documents are required when applying for welder jobs through the federal skilled trades program?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, Red Seal certificate, language test results at CLB 5 or higher, and proof of funds equaling CAD 13,757 for a single applicant as of 2026. The Express Entry profile requires an Educational Credential Assessment for any foreign training completed before submission. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under 5 MB each.
