ABOUT UNLIMITED BUILDING SOLUTIONSUnlimited Building Solutions Inc. (UBS) is a Pickering-based general contracting and construction management firm founded in 1999. We deliver a mix of residential and commercial projects, from interior fit-outs and renovations to framing and finishing work for institutional, corporate, and residential clients. We're a small, growing team — which means the right person doesn't get stuck in a job description. They get more responsibility as they prove they're ready for it.THE ROLEWe're looking for a Lead Hand / Working Foreman who is comfortable on both residential and commercial job sites and confident in framing and finishing work. You'll be leading the crew day-to-day — making calls on the tools, keeping the job moving, and managing the work directly with your hands when needed.This isn't a role where every decision needs sign-off, but it's also not one where you're flying solo. You'll have good judgment about what you can handle in office and when something needs to go to the Project Manager — schedule risk, scope questions, budget impact, anything that affects the bigger picture. Knowing the difference is what makes this role work.We're hiring this role with an eye toward growth. For the right person, this is the entry point to a Project Superintendent position — full ownership of site leadership, client relationships, and project delivery. We'll invest in training and give you more responsibility as you're ready for it. How fast that happens is up to you.WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGLead and work alongside the crew on residential and commercial job sitesPerform and oversee framing and finish carpentry: layout, structural framing, trim, doors, windows, millworkRead and work from drawings and specs, and catch problems before they become delaysKeep the job moving – make the calls that need to be made on-site, without waiting aroundKnow when to elevate: flag scope changes, schedule risk,



or budget-impacting decisions to the Project ManagerCoordinate daily tasks across the crew and any subtrades on-siteMaintain a safe site – enforce safety practices, run toolbox talks, follow OHSA requirementsTrack materials, tools, and equipment needs for the jobKeep the Project Manager updated on progress and any issuesAs you grow into the role: take on more independent project ownership, direct client and property-manager communication, and subtrade coordination across multiple sitesWHAT YOU NEED7+ years of hands-on experience in residential and/or commercial constructionStrong framing and finish carpentry skills – you can do the work, not just direct itComfortable reading construction drawings and specsGood judgment about what to decide on-site versus what to bring to your Project ManagerExperience leading a small crew or acting as the senior tradesperson on a jobValid G driver's licence and reliable vehicleSolid understanding of job site safety practices (Working at Heights, WHMIS an asset)Comfortable moving between residential and commercial environmentsGenuine interest in growing into a site leadership role over timeNICE TO HAVEExperience with concrete forming, drywall finishing, or other adjacent tradesRed Seal Carpenter certification or equivalentFirst Aid certificationAny prior exposure to scheduling, client communication, or subtrade coordinationWHAT WE OFFERPay range: $32–$42/hour, based on experience, with room to grow as your role growsA defined path toward a Project Superintendent position for the right personSteady, varied work across residential and commercial projectsA small team where your work and judgment are noticedDirect mentorship as you take on more responsibilityUBS is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Drawing on more than three decades of construction expertise, Unlimited Building Solutions has specialized in General Contracting for a diverse range of institutional, commercial, and residential projects since its establishment in 1999.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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