Company Overview
Community Builders is Simcoe County & Greater Sudbury's leading Not-for-Profit Construction based Social Enterprise. We provide training, employment, and affordable housing to meet the growing needs of our community. We are growing our business into Sault Ste Marie!
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 Lead Hand supports the Construction Teams in the day-to-day onsite tasks. The Lead Hand takes instruction from the Working Foreman to complete the necessary tasks and duties for each respective job site. The Lead Hand is expected to lead and supervise 1-3 General Labourers or Trainees in various construction tasks. Under the supervision and guidance of the Foreman, the Lead Hand is a Trainer when Trainees are on site, working one on one or one on two with Trainees to allow them to learn on site. Trainers should ensure safety and accuracy in training.
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 (2-3 years experience required)
- Experience leading/coaching/training an asset
Responsibilities
People Leadership
- Provide coaching and feedback to 1-3 General Labourers/ Trainees
- Ensure all employees on site are working efficiently
- Report any unsafe conditions to Foreman and/or Supervisor immediately
- Ensure a safe and organized work environment
- Collect & deliver honest feedback to Supervisors on the performance of Labourers to contribute to performance evaluations (2-Ways)
Job Site + Shop Management
- Site setup and teardown
- Load & unload tools and materials
- Assist in various interior or exterior construction or landscape related tasks at any point in construction process, including but not limited to:
- Maintain cleanliness on site and in shop
- Ensure tools and supplies are returned to appropriate places
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Working Foreman and Lead Hand
- Maintain daily, accurate time cards as per daily tasks
- Participate in ongoing Training & Development initiatives
Mission
- Ensures that the 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 on the job site in their region on each job site
Working Conditions and Required Equipment
- Able to work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors
- Able to lift and move heavy materials and equipment over 50lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Must have basic hand tools, steel toed shoes, hard hat and a smartphone
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- Residential construction: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
