Our client is an established, engineering-focused General Contractor leading complex, high-visibility institutional and commercial projects throughout Southern Ontario and the GTA. Recognized for technical excellence in delivering large-scale community hubs, secondary schools, aquatic facilities, and civic developments, they are seeking a highly experienced, safety-first Site Superintendent to lead field operations, trade coordination, and quality control on upcoming major new-build sites.
Advantages
- Competitive base salary package aligned with senior-level experience
- Comprehensive Benefits package after 3 months
- Generous RRSP Matching program
- Paid vacation package
- Direct growth trajectory within a fast-growing, highly respected boutique General Contractor
- High-visibility, flagship institutional projects across the GTA
Responsibilities
On-Site Leadership & Trade Coordination:
- Provide continuous, direct field supervision over all trades, subtrades, general laborers, and equipment operators across complex new-build ICI sites.
- Sequence, coordinate, and orchestrate daily site activities across various divisions (excavation, concrete framing, structural steel, envelope, MEP trades, high-end interior finishes).
- Conduct daily site walk-throughs to ensure trade alignment with architectural and engineering specifications, eliminating rework.
Short-Term Scheduling & Field Logistics:
- Translate the PM’s master schedule into detailed 2-week and 4-week look-ahead schedules, maintaining momentum on critical path activities.
Coordinate site logistics, staging areas, crane/hoist operations, deliveries, traffic management, and shared site resources—frequently within tight, occupied civic environments. Maintain daily site logs documenting site progress, weather conditions, headcount, inspections, subtrade delays, and field instructions.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:
- Enforce full compliance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), provincial labor laws, and JR Certus safety standards.
- Direct weekly site safety meetings, tool-box talks, site orientations, hazard assessments, and maintain site safety records.
- Oversee site environmental controls, waste management programs, and sustainability protocols required for LEED-certified assets.
Quality Control & Regulatory Inspections:
- Lead quality control inspections, managing the resolution of non-conformance items and deficiencies in real time.
- Coordinate and host municipal building officials, ministry inspectors, structural/MEP design consultants, and third-party testing agencies for field sign-offs.
- Drive final punch-list resolution alongside the Project Manager to achieve Substantial Performance, occupancy approvals, and seamless handover.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience as a Site Superintendent leading complex, large-scale ICI new-build projects in Ontario.
- Deep experience overseeing institutional construction (e.g., community complexes, aquatic centers, secondary schools, public facilities) valued at $15M to $50M+.
- Comprehensive understanding of Ontario Building Code, OHSA standards, heavy civil groundwork, structural steel, concrete, and high-end exterior/interior architectural finishes.
- Gold Seal Certification (GSC) strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of LEED sustainable building practices and site waste diversion requirements.
- Strong leadership persona with exceptional problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
Summary
If you are a seasoned ICI Site Superintendent looking to lead signature institutional builds across the GTA with a top-tier general contractor, reach out today by applying directly or emailing
[email protected] with your resume. Please note that only qualified applicants will be contacted.
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