Company Overview
Community Builders is Simcoe County's leading Not-for-Profit Construction based Social Enterprise. We provide training, employment, and affordable housing to meet the growing needs of our community’s most vulnerable and at risk populations.
We are experienced general contractors, serving our community through a variety of residential housing projects including legal second suites, modular housing, social impact projects, and renovations of all types. These projects allow us to teach and train the next generation of skilled tradespeople through our pre-employment training program, giving them paid hands-on learning opportunities in construction.
Why work with us?
- Get more impact from your work by contributing to our mission
- Organizational commitment to work-life balance
- Supportive and flexible team
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid sick days to use as you need them
- Take off your birthday, paid!
- 4-Day Work Weeks!
Visit us at https://www.communitybuilders.co/
Summary
The Working Foreman leads a Construction Team in the day-to-day onsite tasks. The Working Foreman is expected to lead and supervise a team of up to 5 Skilled Workers and 5 Trainees with the support of their lead hand. The Working Foreman may also be paired with Trainees when on-site.
What does success look like in this role?
- Projects are on time and on budget
- Skilled Labourers/Leads have what they need to do their job
- Effective relationship between Construction team and Program team
- Training delivered on site is effective and aligned with CB Construction SOP and established curriculum
- Happy cared for clients - CB has a positive reputation in the community
Requirements
- Experience in the field of residential construction (5 years experience required)
- Experience as a Lead Hand in residential construction (1-2 years minimum)
- Valid G License and satisfactory driving record
- Experience leading/coaching/training an asset
Responsibilities
People Development
- Leads a team of Lead Hands, Labourers and Trainees to complete high-quality and efficient work on assigned construction projects.
- Enforce the Health & Safety policies
- Communicate effectively with all team members
Project Management
- Completes construction jobs as assigned by the General Supervisor/Construction Manager. Construction work includes, but is not limited to demolition & cleanup, concrete work, framing, insulation & drywall, painting & staining, tile & flooring, trim & doors, exterior finishes (windows, siding, roofing, soffit, fascia) and landscaping
- Provides timely and accurate communication to the General Supervisor regarding the status of the job; completes daily logs/reports.
- Ensures all materials, tools, PPE and equipment required to complete a job is on site each day - prepare and submit material lists in advance
- Unlocks and locks work sites
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulations
- Communicate any Health & Safety concerns/opportunities for improvement to Supervisor
Mission
- Ensures that both the skilled labour and trainee teams are getting the best possible experience onsite;
- Actively enforces a physical and psychologically safe workplace; ensures that all elements of the Health and Safety program are implemented and reinforced by the each worker on their assigned job site
Working Conditions and Equipment Required
- Able to drive safely and work in all weather conditions
- Able to lift and move heavy materials and equipment over 50lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- 40 Hour Work Week - Occasional hours outside schedule may be required
- Must have basic hand tools, steel toed shoes, hard hat and a smartphone
- Must have reliable personal transportation.
If you are passionate about making a difference in your community through construction, we invite you to apply for the Working Foreman position at Community Builders today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
