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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
Regina, SK, Canada
In PersonTravel to project sites is required; out-of-town assignments include camp accommodations or a living-out allowance and individual accommodations, depending on the project.
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.
  • Employment is contingent on successfully completing pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and criminal and general background checks.
  • The position is safety-sensitive.
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee assigned on-site construction activities, leading a small crew and ensuring construction is completed effectively and within budget.
  • Ensure assigned construction activities comply with project drawings, specifications, schedules, budget, safety requirements, quality requirements, and standards.
  • Ensure workers and subcontractors follow company policy and standards, distribute prepared work packages daily or weekly, advise on work packages for smooth daily planning, ensure the crew arrives on time, keep breaks within reason, and support efficient work.
  • Complete and submit progress reports and crew 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 project timelines through efficient use of construction 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 the client to review and close requests for information and change orders.
  • Support internal and external audits and inspections.
  • Organize materials, plan material needs 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 documents, 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 and complete required daily safety documentation, conduct tailboard meetings, complete blue cards and equipment inspections, ensure permits are valid and safety/environmental inspections are completed, monitor safe work 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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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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