Travelling Commercial Superintendent - CONTRACT

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

Job summary

First Onsite Restoration is seeking Commercial Superintendents to lead travelling crews on major restoration projects across Canada. You will supervise field staff, coordinate contractors and sub-trades, keep work on track and ensure safety documentation, reporting and timesheets are completed accurately.

This 12-month rotation features 3 on site followed by 1 week at home, a 6-day work week, and provided travel and accommodations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading or coordinating small teams in construction, restoration, or field operations.
• Construction, restoration, mitigation or disaster-response experience is a strong asset.
• Able to direct field staff, contractors and sub-trades, setting expectations and following up.
• Strong organizational skills to manage documentation, safety paperwork, reporting and timesheets.
• Comfortable using a smartphone and web-based applications to upload, download and record information.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Safety-focused and able to lead by example on an active job site.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license and ability to travel.
• Able to meet physical requirements, including lifting up to 50 lbs and wearing PPE.
• Comfortable with 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead field staff, coordinate daily activities and supervise contractors and sub-trades.
• Keep work on track and adapt to changing priorities on site.
• Ensure safety documentation, reporting and timesheets are completed accurately.
• Collaborate with the project team, project managers and safety advisors to resolve issues.
• Communicate clearly, manage conflicts professionally and lead by example on site.

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 on site followed by 1 week at home, working a 6-day work week while on assignment. Required travel and accommodations are provided by First Onsite.

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.

These positions are for current openings for 12 month contracts. Salary Expectations: $29-34hr based on experience.

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