Job Description
Merit Ontario is committed to building Ontario's skilled trades workforce. We support construction employers through innovative workforce development solutions, including our Group Sponsor Apprenticeship Program, e-learning, and customized training. Working with small, medium, and large construction employers across the province, we help develop skilled talent, support apprentice success, and strengthen Ontario's construction industry.

Job Type

Full time

Pay: CA$25.00–CA$32.00 per hour

Additional Pay

Bonus pay

Commission pay

Overtime pay Experience

Construction: 5 years preferred

License/Certification - Valid Driver's Licence (required)

CJ Brubacher is currently looking for a smart, driven, organized, and meticulous person to lead construction projects. The successful candidate will be proactive, intuitive, analytical, detail-oriented, creative, possess a strong technical aptitude, have exceptional people skills, and be able to solve problems to keep projects on track.

What We Are Looking For

High-level Lead Hand

Strong work ethic

Eagerness to learn

Valid G Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract

Construction experience

Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor conditions

Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces

Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to work overtime and weekends when required

Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills

Standard Job Duties

Tiling

Mudding, taping & drywall

Painting





Framing

Flooring

Trim work

General construction duties

What We Offer

Full-time employment (44+ hours/week)

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training

Comprehensive benefits package

Five annual trips south for top-performing employees

Profit Sharing Program

Employee appreciation days

Annual company golf tournament

Monthly incentive programs

Commission opportunities

Optional employee outings

About CJ Brubacher Ltd.
Since 1923, CJ Brubacher Ltd. has proudly served Waterloo Region with quality plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, pipe fitting, electrical, construction, and sheet metal fabrication services. Join a team of friendly, knowledgeable tradespeople and build a long-term career with a company that values its employees.

Benefits

Casual dress

Company car

Company events

Extended health care

On-site parking

Profit sharing

RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement

French not required

Schedule

8-hour and 10-hour shifts

Monday to Friday

Day shift

Overtime available

Ability to Commute/Relocate

Elmira, ON – reliable commute or willingness to relocate before starting work (required)

Disclaimer: Although Merit Ontario employs artificial intelligence enabled tools to conduct initial application screening based on job-related criteria, decisions about who progresses in the hiring process are always made by people. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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🏢 Merit for Training
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