Date & Time: October 13 & 20, 2026, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Zoom - Virtual Instructor Led Classes
Cost: $450.00 (OpenCircle Members get 25% off)
Course Description:
This practical, instructor-led course equips foremen with essential leadership skills to advance their careers. Participants will explore the difference between foremen and supervisors, identify key traits of strong leaders, and build capabilities in motivation, communication, conflict resolution, and time management. The course also outlines what supervisors look for in promotable team members empowering foremen to lead with confidence and prepare for the next step in their careers.
Accredited by:
This course has been accredited by the: Canadian Construction Association (CCA), Gold Seal Certification (2 Credits ).
Outline
Foreman vs Supervisor
Compare responsibilities, authority, and scope of role.
Legal and reporting distinctions under Alberta OHS Act.
10 Characteristics of a Strong Foreman
Blend of leadership, accountability, and technical expertise.
Some key traits include
Difficult discussions
The Power of Motivation
Intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivators on the jobsite.
Applying the right motivators in a given situation.
Importance of fairness and consistency in motivating teams.
Effective Communication
The core elements of communication:
A Foreman's role in communication
Conflict Resolution
Stop, Talk, and Solve approach to handling conflict.
Employing various strategies
Resolving a crew dispute .
Time Management & Productivity
Challenges: downtime, poor communication, disorganization, weather.
Strategies: daily planning, delegation, flexibility, documentation.
Creating a schedule.
Path to Promotion: What Supervisors Look For
Reliability, accountability, and safety mindset.
Leadership, communication, and professionalism.
Activity - Developing a "Career Development Action Plan".
Key Takeaways & Wrap Up
Bridging management and crew through leadership and accountability.
Career growth requires technical skill, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
Personal action plans.
Refund Policy - by OpenCircle
A 50% refund is offered for cancellations within 5 business days from scheduled start date. No refund offered for non-attendance. OpenCircle reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule classes due to unforeseen circumstances including not achieving minimum classroom registration requirements. Registrants will receive a full refund or be offered enrollment in the next scheduled course.
System Requirements:
Computer or tablet, internet connection, audio and camera. ZOOM link and instructions will be emailed to participants closer to the start date.
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Please register here.