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Shop Foreman Jobs in Grande Prairie, AB at Ballad Consulting Group
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Ballad Group
Ballad Group is seeking to hire a Shop Foreman who is passionate about teaching, connecting, and changing the lives of those who pass through the Grande Prairie Work Employment Readiness and Connections Program. We know that’s a mouth full, so you can call it the GP WERC program. We invite those who love carpentry and want to share this passion by teaching others the basic skills of carpentry to join our team.
But who is Ballad Group? Well, our training programs have built capacity in diverse areas including entrepreneurship, insurance, information and computer technology, construction, French language acquisition, hospitality, supply chain management, and more. We have delivered unique training programs for a variety of organizations, Indigenous Communities and on behalf of the Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern Development and Ministry of Seniors, Community & Social Services and Social Development Canada.
But what about the WERC program? Well, the goal of the Grande Prairie WERC program is to develop and administer individually focused direct skill enhancement training and job placement to enable multi-barriered Albertans find and maintain employment.
The Opportunity
The Shop Foreman will have a lead instructional role in Ballad Group’s WERC program. This position will be accountable to lead and educate participants on basic building and carpentry techniques. The successful candidate will work closely with WERC program staff to identify the needs of participants and adjust daily activities accordingly.
As the central resource for the simulated shop skills portion of the program, the Shop Foreman will utilize excellent judgment to develop credible and meaningful relationships with program participants to elevate their basic building skills. Excellent communication skills, prioritization, a focus on safety and organization will be a necessity for this role.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily management of the participants within the shop and equipment.
This position works closely with and reports to Ballad’s GP WERC Program Advisor. This position will work out of Ballad’s Grande Prairie Training Centre.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership:
Supervising groups of participants in a shop/carpentry setting
Instructing working groups of up to 8 individuals in basic wood working, gardening and painting techniques with a focus on safety practices
Manage shop productivity and efficiency
Provide input to the program team in identifying social, economic, recreational, and educational services in the community that will meet program participant needs
Identify potential emergency situations, analyze situations accurately, and effectively communicate with program staff to develop strategies to deal with such situations
Actively seek out positive solutions to solve challenges amongst staff, participants, and partners.
Program Development:
Collaborate with program team members to develop new program material for shop instruction which aligns with employment gaps and industry standards
Prepare all materials and equipment needed for instruction
Assist in the procurement of equipment, tools and materials required for shop instruction
Program Delivery:
Lead the customization of shop workshops as required
Prepare and submit reports …
Title: Shop Foreman
Company: Ballad Consulting Group
Location: Grande Prairie, AB
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