Construction site supervisor

AFRA CONSTRUCTION; Bedford; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bedford, Nova Scotia, seeks a Construction Supervisor to oversee projects and manage teams. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supervising workers, coordinating activities, and ensuring safety regulations are followed. This position requires working on-site with no option for remote work.

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience in construction management.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workers and projects.
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities.
• Recruit, hire, and manage workers.

Skills

Supervision

Coordination

Reliability

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: Bachelor\'s degree

Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site

Environment: Outdoors; Noisy

Work setting

• Construction
• Commercial
• Residential

Responsibilities

• Tasks
  • Supervise workers and projects
  • Co-ordinate and schedule activities
  • Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
  • Estimate costs and materials
  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Read blueprints and drawings
  • Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
  • Leading/instructing individuals
• Supervision
  • Cement finishers
  • Tilesetters
  • Glaziers
  • Floor covering installers
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility
  • Drywall installers and finishers
  • Roofers
  • Cladders/siding installers
  • Electrical appliances installers
  • Window installers
  • Trades helpers
  • Labourers
  • Insulators

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities