Project Supervisor- Halifax

On Side; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage (medical, ...

EAP

RRSP with company matching

Life and disability insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

On Side is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead field teams and collaborate with Project Managers on construction/restoration projects in Canada. The role emphasizes strong leadership, budget awareness, and timely delivery across multiple sites.

Ideal candidates have 10–15 years in construction/restoration and 2–3 years in a supervisory capacity, with excellent communication and organizational skills. This position may involve after-hours on-call rotations and on-site leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of construction or restoration experience.
• 2–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Leadership abilities and teamwork.
• Experience in the restoration industry (big plus).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of building materials and scheduling timelines.
• Commercial and residential renovation/restoration experience.
• Superior communication with homeowners, Project Managers, Stakeholders and employees.
• Finish carpentry experience and ability to use tools.
• Ability to work within a budget.
• Strong work ethic and ability to bring this out in others.
• Tech savvy, able to document and upload progress.
• Strong organizational skills and reliability.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean criminal record (we do check).

Responsibilities

• Dealing with permits and city representatives on commercial and residential projects.
• Collaborating with Project Managers to organize and execute scope of work.
• Communicating with Project Managers, direct reports, and homeowners.
• Working within a budget to get a job done.
• Leadership and coaching field staff.
• Health and safety on jobsites.
• Leading large teams on site (sometimes multiple sites) including in-house staff, sub-trades while collaborating with other tradespeople, vendors, clients, and environmental consultants to achieve outcomes.
• Responsibility for team schedule.
• Monitor and maintain schedules, communicating with stakeholders regularly to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Documentation of site visits and job progress.
• Site safety inspections.
• Working on the tools as required.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Budgeting

Documentation

Tech savviness

Job description

Position Summary

Are you an expert in the trades? Can you tell the difference between superior and excellent work? Are you a born leader with exceptional customer service abilities? If you answered yes to those three questions, the Project Supervisor role at On Side might be the job you’re looking for.

Project Supervisors work directly with our Project Managers to ensure the correct execution and timely completion of projects. Supervising operations personnel and working on various projects in the field ensures the Project Supervisor is always on the move. With their extensive construction/restoration experience, strong organizational abilities, and passion for getting work done on time and under budget, the Project Supervisor is key to On Side’s success.

(This posting reflects an existing vacancy)

Compensation

• Salary Range: $30 – $32 /hour
• Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
• On-call premium and overtime paid for rotating coverage
• Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility

What You’ll Do

• Dealing with permits and city representatives on commercial and residential projects
• Collaborating with Project Managers to organize and execute scope of work
• Communicating with Project Managers, direct reports, and home owners
• Working within a budget to get a job done
• Leadership and Coaching Field Staff
• Health & Safety on jobs sites
• Leading large teams on site (sometimes multiple sites) including in house staff, sub-trades while collaborating with other tradespeople, vendors, clients, and environmental consultants to achieve outcomes
• Responsibility for team schedule
• Monitor and maintain schedules, communicating with stakeholders regularly to ensure customer satisfaction
• Documentation of site visits and job progress
• Site Safety Inspections
• Working on the tools as required

What You Bring

• 10-15 years of Construction or Restoration related experience
• 2-3 years in a supervisory role
• Leadership abilities and a preference for teamwork
• Experience in the restoration industry (big plus)
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Previous experience with flood and fire damage
• Knowledge of building materials and schedule of timeline to complete tasks
• Commercial and residential experience – renovation/restoration vs new build
• Superior communication skills: dealing with homeowners, Project Managers, Stakeholders and employees
• Finish Carpentry experience (ability to work tools as needed)
• Ability to work within a budget
• Work ethic and the ability to bring this out in others
• Tech savvy, ability to document and upload work progress
• Strong Organizational skills
• Valid driver’s licence and a clean criminal record (we do check)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A workplace that values respect, integrity, generosity, excellence and being customer driven
• Opportunities to grow your career and learn from the best in the industry
• A culture that celebrates teamwork, inclusion, and customer-driven service

Of Note:

Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement. Meaning you’ll work regular weekday hours and participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.

At OnSide, everything starts with people. We live our values — respect, integrity, generosity, excellence, and customerfocus — in everything we do.
Join a team that helps families, businesses, and communities rebuild when it matters most. You’ll contribute to a workplace where people come together to bring order to chaos.
Make a real impact, do work that matters, and grow your career with us.

*Your application is always reviewed by real people. Wedon’tuse artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.