Role Summary
Company: Activa
Job Title: Assistant Site Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reports To: Construction Manager/Site Supervisor
Location: Waterloo, Ontario
The Assistant Site Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Construction Manager/Site Supervisor in ensuring construction project details and deadlines are met in a timely and quality workmanship manner. Specific tasks include ensuring all pre-delivery inspection and 30 day deficiencies are repaired and in excellent working order prior to owner occupancy, either by directing sub-trades or through direct hands-on labour; assisting in various construction activities around the construction site; and assuming the role of Site Supervisor when the Site Supervisor is temporarily absent.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide support to Site Supervisor/Construction Manager through various hands on construction and site tasks (including carpentry, trim work, various repairs, deficiency corrections and other miscellaneous construction activities)
- Schedule and oversee pre-delivery inspection deficiencies
- Ensure high standards of workmanship and efficiency
- Assist with the maintenance of effective onsite communications and progress reporting with sub-trades and clients
- Assist Site Supervisor in temporary and supportive supervision of on-site subtrades, providing direction to site workers
- Ensure compliance with health and safety training and reporting requirements
- Travel to multiple job sites will be required; use of personal vehicle may be required
- Supply and use of own personal tools required for completion of miscellaneous construction and site tasks
- Where used, ensure company vehicle and provided tools are maintained in a safe operational condition and the security of the vehicle and its contents remain a top priority
Requirements
- Journeyman or equivalent qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience as a construction worker
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans
- A solid understanding of all construction trades and construction techniques
- Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation
- First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- WHMIS, Working at Heights, Elevated Lift and other typical safety certifications
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lb.
Personal Attributes
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong time management/organizational skills
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment
- Able to communicate competently and effectively in the English language; both verbally and in writing
- Able to work well under pressure
- Able to deal with people tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
- High level of sound and independent judgment and reasoning
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Activa is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact our Human Resources department.
If you are self-motivated and are looking for an opportunity to expand your career in a dynamic and enthusiastic environment, you are invited to submit your resume to careers@activa.ca. We appreciate your interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted. For more information on our company visit www.activa.ca/our-story.