Site Supervisor, Construction Projects

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $41.82/hr, Max = $48.47/hr
**Employment type**: Temporary Contract
**Duration of employment**: Up to 1 Year
**Hours of work**: 40 hrs/week
**Work location**: Restoration Services Centre
**Division**: Restoration & Infrastructure
**Business unit**: Construction Services
**Travel**: 5% - Report to various work locations
**Remote Work**: None
**About TRCA**:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.
TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.
**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**:
The Site Supervisor, Construction Projects provides daily work coordination of TRCA project site(s). Monitoring and inspecting the work performed and completed by staff and contractors, the Site Supervisor ensures compliance with safe work practices and applicable legislation.
This position will focus on the on site supervision of Restoration work ranging from trail construction to wetland restoration, shoreline restoration and storm water management.
**Major Responsibilities**:

- Oversees the overall site project, including all sub-projects for large construction projects.
- Ensures logistics for the safe and effective operation of grounds and facilities.
- Prioritize and direct daily tasks for staff and coordinates site with contractors, ensuring correct work site, proper sit preparation and adherence to project/program plans.
- Works with project administrators and coordinators to ensure accurate and timely file management of documents and records (in both paper and electronic file formats).
- Leads the daily safety meetings including tailgate meetings, hazard identification and emergency planning.
- Identifies and reports deficiencies and safety hazards, implementing risk management protocol as required; reports on impact, mitigation and follow-up as required.
- Leads administrative activities and quality assurance and control with a focus on accuracy.
- Serves as primary point of contact for all onsite emergencies, assesses situations and provides direction to all visitors and staff; documents and reports all occurrences.
- Supports a culture of workplace equity and inclusion that celebrates diversity.
- Ensures staff/volunteers/contractors, as applicable, comply with health & safety policies, and other TRCA policies, as applicable in various work environments.

**What will you need to succeed**:

- Post-secondary diploma or degree in Resource/Environmental/ Construction Management or a related field or equivalent experience
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification
- Valid Ontario Class G2 driver's license
- 3+ years of experience in a construction or restoration environment
- 6 months of experience coordinating work teams in a similar environment
- Ability to interpret design drawings, undertake quantity takeoffs general site surveying/leveling and construction layout.
- Skilled in the operation of small machinery and construction equipment
- Ability to use critical thinking to evaluate problems, gather information, understand causes, and identify best possible solutions.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member to coach staff and work with stakeholders (internally and externally) and negotiate project variance/timelines; ability to deal tactfully and courteously with stakeholders, public officials.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, ArcMap and SharePoint), including strong GPS/GIS experience.

**What TRCA has to offer you**:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).
**You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that**:

- Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
- Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
- Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP).
- Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
- Provides unique TRCA Perks.
- Provides flexible work arrangements.
- Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only tho