General Construction Supervisor

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
**Tasks**:

- Estimate costs and materials
- Oversee apprenticeship training
- Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
- Co-ordinate and schedule activities
- Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
- Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
- Establish methods to meet work schedules
- Read blueprints and drawings
- Requisition materials and supplies
- Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
- Supervise workers and projects
- Train or arrange for training
**Supervision**:

- 5-10 people
- Heavy equipment operators, except crane
- Labourers
- Trades helpers
**Type of industry experience**:

- Construction
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
**Workplace information**:

- On the road job
**Financial benefits**:

- Gasoline paid
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week