Working Foreman

**Pay**: CA$26.00-CA$30.00 per hour

**Job description**:
Community Builders is Greater Sudbury's leading residential construction social enterprise, committed to creating affordable housing, meaningful employment, and healthy communities. Our training program offers people with barriers to employment the opportunity to start a career in the trades, receiving hands-on training from our construction crew on actual construction sites. We are looking for experienced contractors, carpenters, and skilled individuals to join our team of difference-makers.

Are you ready to mentor the next generation of trades people? Are you ready to work on projects that have a direct impact in the community you live in? If so, Community Builders is ready to give you purpose in your work and the work-life balance you deserve.

**Why work with CB?**
- Get more impact from your work by contributing to our mission
- Organizational commitment to work-life balance
- Join our supportive and flexible team
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- 2 paid sick days to use as you need them
- Take off your birthday, PAID
- 4-Day work weeks

**Responsibilities**:

- Direct Lead Hands and Labourers, and perform the following tasks to a high standard of quality & efficiency: Demolition & Cleanup, Concrete Work, Framing, Insulation & Drywall, Painting & Staining, Tile & Flooring, Trim & Doors, Exterior Finishes (windows, siding, roofing, soffit, fascia), Landscaping
- Complete tasks in a timely manner, above industry standards.
- Manage the skilled labour on job sites to ensure productivity & efficiency
- Teach & mentor Lead Hand and Labourers in construction related skills
- Approve timecards for all Lead Hand and Labourers
- Communicate daily expectations and goals effectively with all team members
- Provide leadership, guidance, and feedback to Trainees as they learn and practice skills on site.
- Provide guidance to Lead Hands and Labourers in their role as Trainers
- Responsible for maintaining the highest standards of workplace health and safety and supervising the safe practices of the team in accordance with all local health and safety laws and regulations
- Communicate with clients in a polite and courteous manner as necessary or when asked by your Supervisor
- Work with trades and subcontractors to accomplish project goals
- Attend company meetings as required
- Participate in ongoing Training & Development initiatives
- Other duties as assigned

**Required Skills/Qualifications**
- Minimum five years of experience in the field of residential construction
- Minimum one year as a Lead Hand or Foreman
- Must have steel toe boots and hard hat
- Must own all their own hand tools and basic power tools
- Must have valid G Class driver's license and own reliable transportation
- Positive attitude and a great work ethic
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to take instruction as well as instruct others
- Responsible, motivated and interested in learning new skills
- Can work comfortably in a team or independently
- Precision work without close supervision
- Ability to recognize potential problems; report and address them in a timely fashion
- Working at Heights, WHMIS, and First Aid certification assets but not required
- An understanding of social housing, homelessness, or social justice interest an asset

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

**Experience**:

- Residential construction: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- G Class Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: In person