Operations Associate

Merit for Training; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Fence & Deck in Richmond Hill, ON is seeking a dedicated yard/operations assistant to ensure material availability, assemble and organize yard stock, and support the operations manager. You will help with day-to-day tasks to keep crews on track and projects progressing smoothly.

The role requires hands-on involvement with yard materials, some lifting, and cooperation with field crews. This is a full-time position in a fast-paced contractor environment, offering steady hours and

Qualifications

• Own vehicle and a valid Ontario driver’s license.
• Comfortable driving and loading company trucks.
• Able to lift and handle construction material.
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs and Sheets).
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus.
• Construction or building-supply experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Material and project readiness.
• Yard, fleet and equipment readiness.
• Project closeout.
• Office and administration.

Skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Proactive and resourceful

Team player

Good communication

Multitasking under pressure

Computers: Excel and Word

Willingness to learn

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift experience

Google Suite (Docs/Sheets)

Vehicle handling / loading trucks

Job description

The short version This is the role that keeps our jobs moving. Material ordered, received, staged and delivered. Locates booked. Yard and trucks organized and ready. You report to our Operations Manager and take the day-to-day operational load off him, so he can stay focused on running projects and looking after clients. If you like being the person who makes sure nothing is missing on crew day one, this is your role.

Forest Fence & Deck — Richmond Hill, ON

• Full-time, permanent $23 per hour
• 40 hours per week

The short version

The short version This is the role that keeps our jobs moving. Material ordered, received, staged and delivered. Locates booked. Yard and trucks organized and ready. You report to our Operations Manager and take the day-to-day operational load off him, so he can stay focused on running projects and looking after clients. If you like being the person who makes sure nothing is missing on crew day one, this is your role.

Who We Are

Forest Fence & Deck has been a premier destination for expert deck design and installation in the GTA for over 40 years. We specialize in transforming outdoor spaces into places people actually want to spend time. Forty years in, we are entering a new phase, and we are building out the team that supports it.

What You'll Be Doing

Your activities will change from day to day, depending on the current priorities.

Activities will include

• Material and project readiness
• Yard, fleet and equipment readiness
• Project closeout
• Office and administration

Who You'll Work With

You report directly to our Operations Manager and work alongside our field crews, technical designer and office team. Our Operations Manager owns the schedule, project management and permits. Your job is to make sure that schedule is executable.

What We're Looking For

We care more about attitude and organization than a specific resume. The people who do well here are:

• Proactive, resourceful and diligent — a doer
• Organized and detail-oriented, with a real sense of urgency
• Good communicators who can take direction and work as part of a team
• Able to multitask, prioritize and stay level under pressure
• Comfortable with computers, Excel and Word
• Open to learning, and physically able to handle lumber and yard work
• Able to manage challenges independently

Requirements

• Own vehicle and a valid Ontario driver's license — required
• Comfortable driving and loading company trucks
• Able to lift and handle construction material
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs and Sheets)
• Forklift experience or certification is a plus
• Construction or building-supply experience is a plus

Seasonality — the honest version

Fence and deck work is seasonal and we would rather say so up front. Spring through fall is busy: high material volume, back-to-back deliveries, a full yard. Winter shifts toward maintenance, inventory, equipment servicing, supplier ordering for the coming season, and getting our systems in order. The work continues year-round; the mix of duties changes.

Schedule and location

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• In person in Richmond Hill, ON, with regular travel to supplier locations and job sites

Forest Fence & Deck is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply