Travelling Commercial Superintendent

Firstonsite Restoration; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel accommodations provided

Daily per diem

Job summary

First Onsite Restoration seeks a Commercial Superintendent to lead field teams and coordinate contractors on major restoration projects. You will drive daily site activities, manage safety documentation and timesheets, and ensure work progresses efficiently across teams.

This 12-month traveling role features a 6-day work week with 3-4 weeks on site and 7-10 days at home, with travel and accommodations provided and pay between $29 and $34 CAD per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating small teams in construction/restoration or similar fast-paced environments.
• Background in disaster-response or similar field is a strong asset with compensation reflecting experience.
• Ability to direct field staff, contractors and sub-trades and set clear expectations.
• Strong organizational skills for managing documentation, safety paperwork, reporting and timesheets.
• Comfort with using smartphones and web apps to upload and record information.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Safety-focused leadership and willingness to work on a active job-site.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's licence and good driving record.
• Able to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs and PPE use.
• Willing to travel extensively and work a 6-day rotation away from home.

Responsibilities

• Lead field staff and coordinate contractors and sub-trades to keep work on track.
• Monitor progress and provide hands-on direction when priorities shift.
• Ensure safety documentation, reporting and timesheets are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with the project team, resolving issues and maintaining schedules.
• Travel to remote communities and adapt to extended rotations on-site.

Skills

Team leadership

Implementation & follow-up

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Safety awareness

Technology adeptness

Documentation

Tools

Smartphone usage

Web-based apps

Job description

Are you a hands-on leader who knows how to keep people organized, work moving, and details from falling through the cracks? First Onsite is hiring several Commercial Superintendents to join our Travelling team for major projects in Saskatchewan.

These are 12-month temporary contracts supporting large-scale construction and restoration work across three First Nations communities. You'll work alongside a full project team and be responsible for leading field staff, coordinating contractors and sub-trades, keeping work on track, and making sure safety documentation, reporting and timesheets are completed accurately.

Construction or restoration experience is a strong asset, but it isn't the only background we're looking for. If you've successfully led teams in another fast-paced, hands-on environment and are organized, comfortable with technology and paperwork, and confident keeping people accountable, we'd like to hear from you.

This is a rotational travelling role, currently anticipated to be approximately 3-4 weeks on site followed by 7-10 days at home, working a 6-day work week while on assignment. Required travel and accommodations are provided by First Onsite. This is a current opening offering $29-$34/hour, based on experience, plus a daily per diem.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COMMERCIAL SUPERINTENDENT

As a Commercial Superintendent, you're the person helping keep the day-to-day work on site moving. You'll provide direction to field staff, contractors and sub-trades, coordinate daily activities, monitor progress and step in when priorities change or challenges come up.

A big part of this job is also what happens behind the scenes. You'll stay on top of safety documentation, reporting, timesheets and other required paperwork, while making sure work is being completed safely, efficiently and to the expected standard.

You’ll work closely with the Commercial Operations Supervisor, Project Managers, Safety Advisors, Project Coordinators and other members of the project team. You’ll need to communicate well, handle conflict professionally, solve problems without needing every step laid out for you, and be willing to get hands-on when the job requires it.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating small teams in construction, restoration, trades, field operations or another fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Construction, restoration, mitigation or disaster-response experience is a strong asset, with compensation reflective of relevant experience
• Comfortable directing the work of field staff, contractors and sub-trades, including setting expectations, following up and addressing issues when needed
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage documentation, safety paperwork, reporting and timesheets
• Comfortable using a smartphone, web-based applications and technology to upload, download and record information
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Safety-focused and comfortable leading by example in an active job-site environment
• Valid, unrestricted driver's licence and strong driving record
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs and wearing required PPE and respiratory protection
• Comfortable working extended hours, a 6-day work week and rotational assignments in remote communities
• Able to travel extensively and remain away from home for extended periods

Who We Are

At First Onsite, the work you do every day makes a real impact. You'll help communities rebuild and families recover after unexpected events. You'll have opportunities to learn, grow, and build a lasting career across Canada in a culture that values care, collaboration, and doing the right thing. If you thrive in a team environment and want to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Let's Rebuild Together

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, First Onsite Restoration will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources or the Hiring Manager of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.