Operations Associate

Trades-For-Tomorrow; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Fence & Deck is seeking an Operations Associate to ensure the smooth flow of materials, deliveries, and crew readiness. You will organize yard, fleet and equipment, support project closeouts, and handle day-to-day office tasks under the Operations Manager, facilitating on-time project execution.

The role emphasizes hands-on organization, proactive communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving

Material handling

Proactive

Organized

Good communication

Multitasking

Computers (Excel/Word)

Tools

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Forklift

Job description

Operations Associate

Forest Fence & Deck — Richmond Hill, ON · Full-time, permanent

$23 per hour · 40 hours per week

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.