Site Assistant

Averton; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homebuilder is seeking a dependable Site Assistant to support the Construction Team in Edmonton. The role involves maintaining a safe job site, assisting the Site Manager, and operating light power tools. Candidates must have a high school diploma and valid driver’s license. Previous construction experience is a plus. Join us in creating lasting communities while ensuring job sites run smoothly and safely.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract is required.
• Previous experience in construction or trades is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with daily onsite activities.
• Maintain a safe job site and perform safety assessments.
• Operate light power tools for assigned tasks.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Where design meets opportunity, and careers are built to last!

Averton is an experienced and award-winning homebuilder, community developer and construction management company. We’re looking for a dependable, hands-on Site Assistant to support our Construction Team and help keep our job sites safe, organized and running smoothly.

This role is responsible for supporting the Site Manager with daily onsite activities, coordinating with trades as required, and helping uphold the safety and quality standards of Averton construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with the project plans, specifications, and schedules with a view to identifying and reporting potential construction problems
• Ensure the scope of work and standard site expectations are followed by all parties
• Maintain a safe job site including the completion of the required safety assessments for all parties on site
• Support the Site Manager by monitoring labour, materials, and equipment and reporting issues or shortages
• Assist with service and warranty tasks as required
• Standard working conditions include working daily on an active construction site, time spent in a site office as required, regular lifting and moving of materials, and performing manual labour
• Operate light power tools on a daily basis to complete required assigned tasks from Site Managers
• Ensure the job site is always kept in a clean and organized manner, including site cleans as required
• Identify and report Contractor non-compliance with safety, health, environmental and quality standards
• Maintain control and responsibility for the security and safe operation of Averton-owned and/or externally rented equipment on the job site
• Assist with opening the job site at the beginning of the day and securing the job site at the end of the workday

Must Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills including email, digital forms and construction-related documentation
• Valid driver’s license
• Clean driver’s abstract

Assets

• Previous experience in construction, trades, facilities or other hands-on, site-based work is considered an asset

Values

• Collaboration: We play a team game. We work together to put our customer’s needs first
• Curiosity: We challenge the status quo to find a better way forward
• Problem Solvers: It is our experience and dedication that find a better solution to the problems others ignore
• Truth Tellers: We are forward and honest about what is possible

To Apply

If you think you are the perfect fit for this role, please upload your resume and complete the online application. You will receive an automated message to ensure your resume has been received. Our Hiring Managers will review your resume and will reach out regarding next steps if selected.

Thank you so much for applying!