Construction Lead

Avana; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Pension plan

Vacation entitlement

Parental leave top-up

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Avana is hiring a Construction Lead to support development across Saskatchewan. This hands-on supervisory role reports to the Site Superintendent and covers multi-unit, single-family, and commercial projects on-site.

The role focuses on coordinating trades, ensuring safety and quality, and helping manage project timelines within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in construction with supervisory or leadership duties.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with detail orientation.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada and able to pass a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry and general labour while supporting the Site Superintendent.
• Oversee on-site work; ensure specs, schedule, budgets and quality standards.
• Manage trades, vendors, and suppliers to deliver high-quality work.
• Lead safety orientation, FLHA reviews, and site meetings; enforce rules.
• Keep the site organized, safe, and efficient for all trades.
• Represent Avana at community events and support project teams.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Carpentry certification (asset)

Tools

Buildertrend

Job description

About Avana

Avana is a growing real estate development and property management company committed to creating safe, vibrant, and inclusive communities where residents feel proud to call home. We build and manage thoughtfully designed rental communities with a strong focus on quality, resident experience, and community growth. Our workplace culture is rooted in collaboration, accountability, and shared success.

About The Role

Avana is hiring a Construction Lead to support our growing development portfolio across Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Site Superintendent, this position supports the construction of high-quality multi-unit residential, single-family residential, and commercial projects.

This is a hands-on supervisory role responsible for supporting construction activities, overseeing on-site work, and troubleshooting routine issues. The Construction Lead will work collaboratively with the Site Superintendent, other supervisors, and Project Managers throughout the construction process. This is a full-time position compensated on an hourly basis.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (on-site)

What You'll Do

• Perform carpentry and general labour tasks while supporting the Site Superintendent as needed.
• Assist with site-level safety, including orientations, FLHA reviews, and competency assessments; act as senior site lead when required.
• Ensure work meets specifications, schedule, budgets, and Avana’s quality standards.
• Support daily field activities across all trades and Avana team members, including QA/QC checks and efficiency evaluations.
• Help manage trades, vendors, and suppliers to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
• Participate in or lead site and safety meetings and help enforce safety requirements.
• Maintain site cleanliness and delegate tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
• Represent Avana at community events and perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• At least three (3) years of construction experience, including experience in a supervisory, management, or leadership role.
• Strong ability to work independently while leading and collaborating effectively with a team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices and regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong commitment to quality and excellence.
• Ability to exercise professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Carpentry trade certification is considered an asset.
• Experience using Buildertrend is considered an asset.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Must be willing and able to provide a satisfactory criminal record check upon hire.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits with 80% employer-paid premiums.
• Employer matched pension plan starting after one year of employment.
• Vacation entitlement starting at 15 business days annually.
• Parental leave top-up program for eligible employees.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A fast-paced, values-driven environment where your contributions directly impact the resident experience and success of our communities.
• The opportunity to support a growing construction portfolio while making a meaningful contribution to Avana’s projects, teams, residents, and communities.