Construction site supervisor

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Fabrication
• Installation
• Maintenance
• Residential
• Repair
• Shopwork
• Various locations
• Management
• Landscape contractor
• Construction site

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Train or arrange for training
• Set up machines and equipment
• Estimate costs and materials
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Leading / instructing individuals
• Organize and direct construction of decks and decorative or retaining walls
• Fit and weld parts together
• Build patios, garden walls and other decorative installations
• Assist with landscape constructions
• Plan, manage and supervise landscape construction work
• Create three-dimensional (3-D) models with computer-aided design (CAD)

Supervision

• 3-4 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Labourers

Type of materials

• Concrete products

Type of product

• Asphalt or concrete finishes

Type of related experience

• Landscape construction

Equipment and machinery experience

• Welding
• Skidsteer

Area of work experience

• Landscaping
• Irrigation and drainage

Type of industry experience

• Metal fabrication

Construction specialization

• Retaining walls
• Poured concrete

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication and layout

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Gasoline paid

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)