Habitat for Humanity GTA Looking for Assistant Site Supervisor at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Reports To: Director of Construction

Division: Construction

Terms of Employment: Full-time, Monday – Friday (9 am –5 pm)

Location: 423 Old Weston Road , York , ON M6N 3A9

Website: www.habitatgta.ca or www.instagram.com/habitatgta

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area (Habitat GTA) is leading the way in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: the need for affordable homes. We partner with working families in need of an affordable, safe and secure place to live and enable their family’s ability to thrive. We are a land developer, a home builder, a fundraiser, and a mortgage holder. In support of our homebuilding operations, Habitat GTA operates a retail home improvement store called Habitat ReStore, which sells donated home furnishings, appliances, and renovation materials, with all proceeds helping us build more homes.

Habitat GTA is growing. We are an innovative, entrepreneurial social enterprise that has been increasing our capacity for impact each and every year. Together, we are building a better, more inclusive GTA for everyone.

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Director of Construction, the Assistant Site Supervisor primary responsibility is to Provide and back-up the Site Superintendents in constructing housing units to the high standard of quality and workmanship so as to satisfy the time and cost commitments while maximizing customer satisfaction. As part of the site operations team, the Assistant Site Supervisor will be responsible to ensure completion of all other tasks as required.

Job Duties

• Represent Habitat for Humanity GTA as a Brand Ambassador by modeling our values and guiding principles.
• Learn, understand and participate in the Health and Safety Program
• Provide back-up to Site Superintendents
• Provide all on-site administrative support (“clerk of works”)
• Recording shipments, invoices
• Tracking onsite inventory of materials, equipment
• File drawings, permits, Shop drawings, Etc.
• Complete weekly status report, including contractors onsite, work completed, etc
• Coordinate with onsite Volunteer Services personnel to resolve issues
• Ensure safe work environments are maintained at all times
• Issue purchase orders for onsite purchases within pre-determined limits
• Follow-up with trades to confirm and Maintain Construction Schedule and Commitments
• Manage records of safety training for all volunteers and Subcontractors on site
• Assist Site Superintendent in scheduling contractors, inspectors, deliveries, equipment rentals, etc
• Attend training sessions or seminars pertinent to this position
• All other tasks as required by the Director of Construction

What You Bring

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the residential low rise construction sector.
• Experience with townhouse construction is considered an asset.
• A construction related degree or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of OBC 2012 part 9, NBC, WHMIS, OHSA and Tarion
• General knowledge of civil work and site servicing, foundations construction, carpentry, roofing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, drywall and finishing construction techniques and standards.
• Eye for detail/organization
• Flexible work schedule, typically Monday through Friday 7am – 4pm with occasional weekend work and additional hours as required.
• Willing to work from assigned sites within the greater Toronto area.
• Customer focused
• Energetic and take-charge attitude

Why Join Us?

• A meaningful opportunity to make a difference in your local community and to have first-hand contact with the families whose lives are transformed by our work
• The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity
• A stimulating, fast paced professional opportunity in a team of like-minded ‘world-changers’
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP eligibility
• Flexible work arrangements
• Internal job mobility and developmental opportunities
• Wellness initiatives including EAP and corporate gym membership rate with Goodlife Fitness

Your Application

If you are ready to make a change in your local community and become a part of our team at Habitat for Humanity GTA, click on the Apply button within this posting or click on our Careers Page to find more: https://habitatgta.ca/careers/

Your Future at Habitat for Humanity GTA Awaits.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada throughout the duration of their employment with Habitat for Humanity GTA. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Habitat for Humanity GTA is committed to ensuring a barrier-free, accessible and inclusive work environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove barriers to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities, providing the applicant has met the bona-fide requirements of the employment position. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

As part of our selection process, the successful candidate must receive clearance by a police background check.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Habitat for Humanity GTA, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.