Assistant Builder

Mattamy Homes; Milton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattamy Homes Canada is seeking an Assistant Builder to support the Builder in overseeing timely, on-budget home construction across West GTA Ontario. This entry-level role focuses on QA-ready homes and coordinating trades, suppliers, and staff to maintain high quality standards.

You will participate in safety, production scheduling, and inspections to ensure homes meet plans and codes. A post-secondary construction program or relevant experience plus a valid driver’s license are preferred; we

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education / Community College in related field or combination with industry experience.
• 1–2 years’ experience in homebuilding.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Strong technical understanding of homebuilding.
• Focus on delivering QA-ready homes with high quality standards.
• Knowledge of Ontario Building Code and Health & Safety regulations.
• Problem solving and initiative; seek direction when uncertain.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Willing to take responsibility and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Assist Builder in adhering to Mattamy processes and procedures.
• Help manage construction of assigned homes from carpentry to sign-off.
• Attend staff meetings and discuss safety, quality, timelines, costs.
• Monitor daily trades for timeliness and workmanship; inspect homes.
• Conduct frame checks prior to drywall and ensure timely remediation.
• Schedule and conduct homeowner frame walks with Builder.
• Supervise on-site staff, coordinate inspectors and suppliers.
• Order materials required to construct houses.
• Coordinate with trade partners to ensure smooth production.
• Support scheduling of municipal inspections and rectify issues.
• Maintain Production Schedule weekly.
• Enforce Lumber Management Program with suppliers.
• Ensure safety compliance and clean, appealing homes.

Skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

Construction Engineering Technology

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

BuildPro

Job description

Role: Assistant Builder

Location: West GTA, Ontario – On site 5 days/week

Company: Mattamy Homes Canada

Department: Construction Site, Homebuilding

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Builder

When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of great people, because our team is as solid as they come. At Mattamy, we are optimistic, hardworking and supportive. Together we learn and grow as we strive to create a positive impact in the homebuilding industry. Contributing to the Mattamy Way means being surrounded by caring people who encourage you to be exactly who you are. It means your opinion is invited and your contributions count. And it means a career filled with pride, knowing you’re part of an environmentally-conscious, action-oriented organization with big plans for the future The opportunity to bring the future of living to homeowners based on what Canadians value is exciting – and we’re making it happen.

Learn more about what makes working at Mattamy special and our award-winning culture.

What we offer

As the Assistant Builder you are in an entry-level building management position which assists the Builder in overseeing timely construction of each home – within budget, to company high quality standards while striving to provide The Best Homeowner Experience. You play an important role in producing QA-ready homes by coordinating various complex aspects of construction process, in an efficient, safe manner through effective assistant management of trades, suppliers, and staff.

What you’ll do

• Assists Builder in ensuring complete adherence to Mattamy Construction Processes, in accordance with Mattamy Policy and Procedures.
• Assists Builder in managing construction of assigned homes from carpentry to warranty service request signoff. Assumes shared responsibility for each home meeting ALL standards, including QA ready.
• Attends regular staff meetings and may substitute for the Builder at such meetings. Comes prepared to discuss safety, quality, production timelines, costs and other issues as determined by the Senior Builder.
• Assists in monitoring all daily trade functions: timeliness, quality of workmanship and completion of work. Walks all homes daily to ensure imperfections are noted, Building Code is adhered to, and Homebuyers’ Options and Extras are done. Adheres to procedures as required by the trade Scopes of Work and Mattamy Quality Standards. Take corrective action, as necessary.
• Conducts detailed frame check on each unit prior to drywall, in accordance with Mattamy Policy and Procedures, and follows up to ensure timely completion of any items noted.
• Along with Builder, shares responsibility to schedule and conduct homeowner frame walk.
• Assists Builder in supervising on-site construction staff, including the scheduling of subcontractor’s inspectors and suppliers on the job, resolving day-to-day problems on the job site, inspecting all work during construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications, and resolving construction problems.
• Assists in ordering all materials required to construct houses.
• Communicates and coordinates activities with trade partners to ensure smooth production operation.
• Assists Builder in scheduling and may attend municipal inspections. Assists Inspectors with the completion of review and rectifies issues as required.
• Assists the Builder in managing to Production Schedule and updating it no less than weekly.
• Assists Builder in enforcing Lumber Management Program with supplier and framer as developed by Purchasing Department, in accordance with Mattamy Policy and Procedures.
• Ensures all work being done in a safe manner and enforces safety standards and laws within the scope of authority.
• Ensures homes are as clean and aesthetically appealing as possible while under construction.

What you bring

• Post-secondary education / Community College in related field (e.g. Construction Engineering Technology) or suitable combination of education and relevant industry experience preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in homebuilding industry in absence of post-secondary education
• Must have a valid driver's license and regular access to a vehicle
• Good technical understanding of homebuilding
• Intensely focused on delivering a quality product --- takes pride in building a QA-ready home
• Basic understanding of Ontario Building Codes and Health & Safety regulations
• Ability and experience in recognizing and solving problems, taking initiative in seeking direction from direct supervisor when uncertain
• Good customer service skills
• Self-started who leads by example and readily assumes responsibility for results; readily takes on greater responsibility
• Good organizational skills and experience using basic tools such as to-do lists, day timer, logbook, daily follow-up
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required, both oral and written
• Willing to take responsibility and be held accountable for results

Bonus points

• Experience using BuildPro
• People management experience

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $57,500 – $87,500. Actual pay may vary depending on your job-related knowledge, competencies, and skills. We recognize that exceptional situations may fall outside this range, and we encourage all interested candidates to apply.

You are also eligible to participate in Mattamy’s annual bonus program which gives you the opportunity to increase your total compensation if business and individual goals are achieved.

Who we are

Mattamy Homes is the largest family-owned homebuilder in North America, with 40-plus years of history across Canada and the United States. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.

Be yourself. We want it that way.

At Mattamy, we're passionate about creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work. Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. From how we build our teams to cultivating our leaders, we're on a journey toward a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone.

Mattamy Homes Canada is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation through any aspects of the selection process, please notify us on your application and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Mattamy companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

Qualified applicants for this existing vacancy will be contacted directly by the Talent Acquisition team.