Company Overview
Vasto Builders is a fast-growing Vancouver-based construction company specializing in design-build, general contracting, and development consulting. We partner with government and non-profit organizations to deliver high-quality, sustainable, and innovative building solutions. Our work spans multi-family housing, institutional, and commercial projects, and we are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.
Summary
We are seeking a Foreman/Skilled Labour to join our dynamic team in. This role is vital in supporting our construction projects by ensuring quality workmanship and efficient site operations. Join us to contribute to building excellence in the industry.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on carpentry, framing, installation, repair, demolition, and general construction work as required.
- Lead and work alongside a small site crew to complete assigned tasks safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standard.
- Follow the daily work plan and instructions provided by the Project Coordinator, Project Manager, or other designated management personnel.
- Assign and clearly explain daily tasks to workers, including the required work methods, priorities, timelines, and quality expectations.
- Supervise the daily activities of assigned workers, monitor their performance and productivity, and ensure instructions are properly followed.
- Regularly inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure acceptable workmanship, accuracy, quality, and compliance with project requirements and site instructions.
- Identify defective, incomplete, or incorrectly performed work, provide clear correction instructions, and follow up to ensure deficiencies are properly resolved.
- Monitor day-to-day site conditions and immediately report safety concerns, construction issues, delays, damaged materials, missing supplies, or other matters that may affect the project.
- Provide regular and accurate updates on work progress, crew activities, completed tasks, deficiencies, corrective actions, and outstanding items.
- Take clear site photos and provide basic written or verbal reports explaining the work completed and any issues identified.
- Identify practical solutions to routine site problems and make recommendations to management when further direction or approval is required.
- Obtain approval before making decisions that may affect project scope, schedule, cost, subcontractors, construction methods, or overall site operations.
- Coordinate site activities such as material handling, deliveries, equipment use, work-area access, cleanup, and task sequencing as directed.
- Use and maintain hand tools, power tools, and other site equipment safely and properly.
- Assist with the operation of small construction equipment where qualified and authorized.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas and ensure crew members follow company procedures and site safety requirements.
- Support subcontractors and other site personnel when required to keep the project moving forward.
- Take responsibility for assigned work, follow tasks through to completion, and promptly communicate any issue that cannot be resolved on site.
Qualifications
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin.
- At least 8 years experience in lead carpenter, skilled labour, painter, assistant foreman, or related role.
- High school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional training or certification in carpentry, framing, or a related construction trade is preferred.
- Previous experience working in a team environment and leading or supervising a small crew.
- Strong sense of responsibility, with the ability to understand priorities and complete assigned work on time.
- Humble, cooperative, and willing to accept feedback and follow management direction.
- Able to identify problems, propose practical solutions, and take appropriate action within the authority of the position.
- Reliable, physically capable, and proficient in the safe use of common hand tools and power tools.
Pay: $60,000.00-$85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Carpentry/Painting/Site Labour: 6 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
