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Rising Edge Group

Builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure

Electrical Field Foreman

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
In PersonTravel to project sites is required; out-of-town assignments may include camp accommodation or a living-out allowance.
Building TradesElectrical

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Construction Management or a related field, or a Journeyperson PSE/Electrician designation, is required.
  • A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.
  • Five to seven years of experience in the construction industry is required.
  • Must be able to travel to sites as required.
  • The position is safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, as well as criminal and general background checks.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee assigned on-site construction activities, lead a small crew, and ensure construction is executed effectively and within budget.
  • Ensure assigned construction activities comply with project drawings, specifications, schedules, budget, safety requirements, and quality standards.
  • Ensure tasks meet company standards; ensure workers and subcontractors follow company policy; provide prepared work packages daily or weekly; advise on work packages to support daily planning; ensure the crew arrives on time, takes reasonable breaks, and works efficiently.
  • Complete and submit crew progress reports and timesheets to the Construction Manager or Site Supervisor daily.
  • Act as liaison between the Construction Manager or Site Supervisor and the assigned work crew.
  • Support implementation of on-site safety policies and procedures, document and report injuries, complete Notice of Injury/Accident Reports, and communicate incidents to the Construction Manager or Site Supervisor.
  • Work with the Construction Manager or Site Supervisor to meet construction timelines through efficient use of on-site resources, manpower, materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Maintain workmanship quality in accordance with design documents.
  • Mentor, train, and motivate the job-site crew to adopt a safety culture and remain knowledgeable about company safety policies and procedures.
  • Work with the Construction Manager or Site Supervisor and client to review and close requests for information and change orders.
  • Support internal and external audits and inspections.
  • Organize materials, plan materials needed for upcoming tasks, request orders from the logistics foreman in a timely manner, keep tool trailers and equipment clean, and ensure equipment is scheduled for refueling.
  • Complete daily quality-assurance documentation, ensure photographs are taken as needed, return data to the quality advisor, review prints for compliance with standards, and safeguard documentation until the package is returned to the laydown area.
  • Receive the daily safety package and complete required documentation; conduct tailboard meetings; ensure safe work practices; complete blue cards and equipment inspections; verify permits; conduct safety and environmental inspections; monitor crew safety practices; lead by example; and safeguard daily documentation.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in medium- to high-voltage substation construction is a definite asset.
  • Knowledge of various construction disciplines, safety regulations, project scheduling, cost and quality control, and engineering drawings is a definite asset.

About the company

Rising Edge Group designs and builds high-voltage electrical infrastructure for utilities, renewable power developers, and industrial customers across North America. Its projects connect generation and storage facilities to the grid through substations, transmission lines, and the equipment that controls and protects them. Customers hire the company for complete projects covering engineering, equipment procurement, and construction, or for individual services such as testing and commissioning. It also maintains electrical assets after installation, combining field service with the planning and technical support needed to keep facilities operating. Founded in 2002, Rising Edge Group is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta.

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Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

2002

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising Edge has wider group resources: it belongs to JAVA, a network spanning engineering and infrastructure businesses.
  • Edmonton operators receive overtime premiums: Rising Edge lists time-and-a-half after ten daily and forty weekly hours.
  • Fort Saskatchewan apprentices receive retirement matching: the listed Canadian plan increases employer contributions with years of service.

What critics are saying

  • Emergency crews face unpredictable hours: Rising Edge advertises maintenance callouts with teams ready to mobilize around the clock.
  • The Dow apprenticeship requires long weeks: its Fort Saskatchewan site lists 48 hours and no living-out allowance.
  • Edmonton equipment operators need experience: Rising Edge's temporary opening requires at least three years operating heavy machinery.

What makes Rising Edge Group unique

  • Fabrication follows a certified system: Rising Edge uses ISO 9001 quality controls for custom electrical equipment.
  • Customers retain maintenance histories: Rising Edge hosts test reports, deficiencies, schedules, and budgets in SharePoint.
  • Rising Edge's chief operating officer knows fieldwork: Justin Berube previously worked as a high-voltage journeyman electrician.

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