demolition foreman/woman

Demo For Your Reno Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Toronto is seeking a site supervisor to manage various projects, ensure safety compliance, and improve productivity in the construction sector. Candidates must have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and safety certifications. The position offers a permanent contract and requires effective communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Bonus

Pension plan

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of experience in a construction environment.
• Valid driver's licence required.
• Certified in first aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Oversee apprenticeship training and productivity improvement.
• Estimate costs and materials for projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Technical advice

Problem-solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hard hat

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Job details

• Duration of employment: Permanent
• Working language: English
• Working hours: 30 to 44 hours per week

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Cold / refrigerated
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Demolition
• Drilling
• Excavation
• Grading
• Moving cargo

Tasks

• Recommend measures to improve productivity
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Estimate costs and materials
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Prepare production and other reports
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Read blueprints and drawings
• Recommend personnel actions
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Supervise workers and projects

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people
• Labourers
• Trades helpers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Leadership for safety excellence course
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Type of industry experience

• Construction
• Independently owned business
• Surface mines or quarries
• Industrial / commercial / institutional (ICI) construction

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Bondable

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver\'s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools / equipment

• Hard hat
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities

Support for mature workers

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers
• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers
• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example : flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example : gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities