About Edgett Excavating
Edgett Excavating has spent more than 50 years helping shape communities across Vancouver Island through dependable excavation and civil construction services. From subdivision development and underground utilities to hydro excavation, demolition, land clearing, beach armouring, and site preparation, the team delivers the equipment, experience, and practical know-how needed for projects of every size. Serving homeowners, builders, developers, municipalities, and government agencies, every project is driven by a commitment to quality, responsible work practices, and a safety-first culture that goes beyond industry requirements.
Beyond the job site, Edgett Excavating supports local charities, youth programs, parks, recreation initiatives, and Habitat for Humanity, creating lasting value across the communities it serves. For people who enjoy meaningful work, operating industry-leading equipment, and being part of a close-knit crew that takes pride in doing the job right, Edgett Excavating offers a rewarding place to build a long-term career.
For more information, please visit our website: edgettexcavating.ca
Here’s the Scoop
Edgett Excavating is looking for a full-time Civil Construction Foreman, Hydrovac based in Comox Valley, British Columbia.
This is a seriously exciting opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional foreman position. You’ll take ownership of an established Hydrovac Division with a capable team, satisfied customers, plenty of repeat business, and real potential for continued growth.
One of the best parts of the role is having the people, equipment, and company support to get things done. When a customer calls looking for help, you’ll be in a position to find a practical solution and say, “Yes, we can help.”
You’ll be trusted to run the day-to-day operation, develop the team, look after customers, and find new ways to make the division even stronger. There will be moments when several requests arrive at once and the pace suddenly picks up, but those pressure points are generally short-lived. If you enjoy solving problems, making decisions, and seeing the direct results of your work, this can be a genuinely fun role.
What you’ll be taking ownership of:
Is This Your Next Step?
You might already be an experienced Hydrovac Operator who knows the work, understands customers, and is ready to lead the team. Experience in business, sales, customer service, employee training, or crew coordination could make this a natural next step.
Alternatively, you may be a civil construction foreman or junior foreman with strong leadership and operational skills who is ready to learn the Hydrovac side of the business. Hydrovac-specific knowledge can be taught to the right person.
To qualify, you will need 3+ years of experience in hydrovac operations, civil construction, excavation, underground utilities, or a related construction environment, along with demonstrated leadership potential.
The following are required:
Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:
You enjoy being close to the action, but you also know how to trust and develop the people around you. You build good relationships with crews and customers, stay level-headed when the phone suddenly starts ringing, and aren’t afraid to make a decision. You bring grit, initiative, and a genuine sense of ownership, and you’re always willing to pitch in when the team needs you.
This is your opportunity to take ownership of a strong Hydrovac operation and make it even better. You’ll develop a great crew, look after loyal customers, and directly influence where the division goes next.
About the Benefits
Compensation based on skills and experience, is a competitive annual salary of $85,000 - $105,000, and a host of excellent benefits including:
Build your future with a company that values quality, safety, and its people. Apply today!
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