Construction - Assistant Site Supervisor

Who We Are

Habitat for Humanity GTA is greater Toronto’s most recognized provider and advocate of solutions that tackle our region’s housing crisis. Our mission is to create a world where everyone has a safe, quality place to live. We focus on creative solutions to address the affordable housing crisis in Toronto, Brampton, Caledon, York Region and Durham Region. With the help of volunteers, donors and community partners, we unlock change for generations by bringing the benefits of home ownership to more people and communities. Since 1988, Habitat GTA has built 23 new communities, empowering more than 500 families.

Why Join Us?

• A meaningful opportunity to make an impact and help your local community
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Habitat for Humanity days and personal days
• Flexible work hours
• Generous Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Corporate gym membership and an Employee Wellness Plan
• RRSP matching eligibility
• Volunteer opportunities to support our Habitat for Humanity Builds
• Growth and development opportunities
• The pride of being part of a highly respected, high profile global charity

Job Purpose

Reporting to the General Site Supervisor, the Assistant Site Supervisor primary responsibility is to provide support onsite 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 and assistance on site to the General Site Supervisor
• Provide all on-site administrative support including all documentation – safety, engineering reports, daily logs, record keeping and others as required
• Supporting with the recording of shipments and invoices for our suppliers and contractors
• Tracking onsite inventory of materials and equipment
• Store and keep track of revisions for file drawings, permits, shop drawings, etc. Ensuring the most recent version is utilized on site
• Complete weekly status reports, including contractors on site, work completed
• Coordinate with Volunteer Resources team to assist with any volunteer needs onsite
• Ensure safe work environments are maintained at all times. This includes the completion of daily, weekly and monthly inspection reports through our online platform
• 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 General Site Supervisor in scheduling contractors, inspectors, deliveries, equipment rentals
• Attend training sessions or seminars pertinent to this position
• All other tasks as required and assigned by the General Site Supervisor

What You Bring

• Three to five years of experience
• Highschool diploma
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task
• Safety conscious individual
• Works well in a team and independently
• Punctual, reliable and has a good attendance record

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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Habitat, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 bonafide 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 complete 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.