Site Assistant | Commercial Construction | KITCHENER

marant; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MARANT Construction Limited is seeking a Site Assistant for our Western Ontario projects. This full-time role involves performing physical labour at commercial construction sites and operating a variety of hand and power tools under site supervision.

Responsibilities include cleaning and preparing sites, installing floor and finishes protection, moving materials, assisting trades, and ensuring safety standards are followed across projects. Evening/weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Post-Secondary diploma in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a General Laborer preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing.
• Current certification in WHMIS, Working from Heights and Basics in Supervision.
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR preferred.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
• Time management skills.
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary for construction.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces and other temporary structures, garbage chutes if required
• Instate floor-protection and finishes protection as directed by MARANT Site Superintendents
• Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces using abrasive tools or machines
• Load, unload, and identify building materials and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications
• Provide assistance to craft/ trade workers as directed by the Site Superintendent
• Perform demolition work and salvage useful materials
• Oversee trades and subcontractor, suppliers and others on site
• Checks and monitors workflow
• Acts as a lead hand to other laborers and external staff

Job description

MARANT Construction Limited

We are a general contractor and construction management company, specializing in building beautiful designs in the corporate commercial interiors sector. For more than 25 years, we have proudly served our many clients, big and small, across industries and regions. We are equally proud of our skilled and diverse team members, and our equitable and inclusive culture. We work hard, day in and day out, to make sure that we exceed the expectations of those we serve.

Position overview

This role is for an existing full-time, permanent vacancy in our Western Ontario region.

The Site Assistant will be required to perform tasks involving physical labor at commercial construction projects and will be required to operate a variety of hand and power tools. Responsibilities will include the cleaning and preparation of work-sites, installing finishes protection/floor protection, cleaning up rubble and debris and removal of waste materials.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy & Strong Work Ethic
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Ethics and Integrity

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces and other temporary structures, garbage chutes if required
• Instate floor-protection and finishes protection as directed by MARANT Site Superintendents
• Grind, scrape, sand, or polish surfaces using abrasive tools or machines
• Load, unload, and identify building materials and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications
• Provide assistance to craft/ trade workers as directed by the Site Superintendent
• Perform demolition work and salvage useful materials
• Use computers and other input devices
• Oversee trades and subcontractor, suppliers and others on site
• Checks and monitors workflow
• Acts as a lead hand to other laborers and external staff
• Represents MARANT in the absence of the Site Superintendent’s on project site
• Monitors and ensures compliance to health and safety standards
• Demonstrates positive, supportive attitude about MARANT and clients
• Collaborate with site superintendents, subcontractor and others to maximize performance
• Ensure job related boards, notices, paper work, safety station, job-box etc., are complete and available as per requirements
• Demonstrates responsibility for contributing to the success of the project

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Post-Secondary diploma in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a General Laborer preferred
• Possess a valid driver's license in good standing
• Current certification in WHMIS, Working from Heights and Basics in Supervision
• Knowledge of First Aid and CPR preferred
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Time management skills
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary for construction
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current
• Respect diversity - treat others with respect
• Avoid unnecessary conflict
• Availability to work evenings and weekends if needed due to project demands
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in basic construction processes
• Strong working mechanical knowledge of power tool and basic hand tools, including the repair and maintenance
• Ability to readily determine the correct tools and equipment needed to do basic jobs
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labour
• Demonstrate ability to keep areas clean and tidy and equipment in good repair
• Demonstrates ability to perform more advanced jobs such as installing hardware and other jobs that require basic carpentry skills
• Demonstrates ability to deal with trades in a professional manner
• Keeps all required certificates up-to-date
• Able to work the site with minimum supervision
• Constant and detailed communication with Site Superintendent providing information about project progress
• Takes responsibility for initiating communication
• Escalates problems and issues when necessary
• Insures effective communication with other support staff regarding paperwork, deliveries, etc.
• Ability to multitask- work on multiple projects in different locations or oversees large diverse workforce
• Demonstrates judgment in escalating issues to the Site Superintendent
• Able to deal with difficult people and situations with tact and courtesy
• Works to meet deadlines

MARANT Construction Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on any grounds protected under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please inform us if you require accommodation at any stage.