general construction supervisor

AVOS CONSTRUCTION LTD; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Metro Vancouver seeks a supervisor with 2-3 years of experience in construction. The role involves overseeing training, ensuring safety regulations, and managing schedules. Applicants should possess relevant education, a valid driver’s license, and their own tools. This is an on-site position with benefits including group insurance and free parking.

Benefits

Group insurance benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in construction.
• Valid driver's licence and own vehicle required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Estimate costs and materials required for projects.
• Recruit and hire workers, coordinate activities.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Reliability

Education

College diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages
English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

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

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Noisy

Work setting

• Demolition
• Drilling
• Equipment operation
• Excavation
• Moving cargo

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Estimate costs and materials
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Prepare production and other reports
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• 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
• Train or arrange for training

• Supervision
• 5-10 people
• Apprentices
• Labourers
• Trades helpers

Experience and specialization

Type of industry experience

• Construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability

Benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

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

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Does not require Canadian work experience