Carpenter/Formsetter Lead Hand

North America Construction LTD; Innisfil; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Carpenter/Formsetter Lead Hand for various Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects in Innisfil, ON. This role requires strong leadership skills to oversee daily construction activities and ensure high standards of safety and productivity. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth are offered to candidates. Successful applicants should possess 3-5 years of experience with formwork in heavy construction and relevant safety certifications.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefit plan

Excellent company matched pension plan

Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience with various types of formwork in heavy construction.
• Advanced formwork experience, familiarity with Doka or Logo systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily activities of construction employees and manage crew efficiency.
• Ensure crew understands production expectations and maintain quality standards.
• Monitor job progress and ensure cleanliness of work area.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Concrete pouring experience

Knowledge of workplace safety

Education

Valid WHMIS certification

Health and Safety Awareness Training

Working at Heights certification

Job description

North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering, comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all….and more!

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Civil Superintendent, the Lead Hand is responsible as the lead member of the crew in the absence of the Foreperson and is required to manage the production and efficiency of the crew. The Lead Hand assists the Foreperson with daily organization and control of labour, equipment and materials to ensure the delivery of a high standard of HSE, quality and productivity is maintained by the crew.

NAC is currently seeing a Carpenter/Formsetter Lead hand, for various Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects initially at our Lakeshore WWTP in Innisfil, ON. Furnished accommodations provided to qualified non-local candidates.

Job Description

• Lead the daily activities of construction employees
• On a daily basis, ensure each of your crew members know the production and cost code expectations for the tasks at hand
• Encourage and promote open communication and trust with the workforce; lead by example in the assigned work. Provide regular direction to your crew
• Build, layout and execute wooden forms and advanced formwork systems as required, according to specifications with the ability to make calculations depending on grades
• Ensure forms are properly designed and on grade to meet construction specifications for the project
• Use of levels and measuring tapes in the use of setting forms to grade with minimal supervision
• Construct chutes, forms and align form panels for pouring concrete
• Fill form with concrete material, compact with tamper/compactor to required grade
• Monitor job progress and provide regular progress reporting to supervisor
• Plan, monitor, and maintain proper use of hand tools
• Knowledgeable and aware of the required quality of installations; direct and monitor quality; report on issues
• Responsible for the organization & cleanliness of work area, materials storage and tool cribs
• Actively support NAC'S Health, Safety, and Environment policies and procedures as per the roles and responsibilities within the HSE Manual
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working with various types of formwork in heavy construction
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, drawings, sketches and specification to determine work activities
• Must have advanced formwork experience (Doka or Logo form systems are an asset)
• Experience with walls up to 5 meters
• Experience with shoring at 5 meters high
• Concrete pouring experience and flat concrete finishing experience is an asset
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Valid WHMIS, Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Working at Heights certificates are required
  
  
  
  

NAC Offers:

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance
• Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Excellent company matched pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plans
• Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Community involvement opportunities
• Friendly working environment
• Numerous team activities and various company events
  
  
  
  

NAC is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals to achieve their goals. If you feel that you need accommodations during the recruitment and selection process because of illness/disability, please contact Human Resources for further information