Company Overview

Company Overview

Community Builders is a leading social enterprise Contractor in Northern and Central Ontario, working hard to solve two of Canada’s biggest issues: the Affordable Housing Crisis and the Skilled Labour Shortage. This dual-purpose organization is making a difference by building homes while also building futures. Community Builders is a thriving construction company offering a wide range of residential and commercial services, including new builds, renovations, apartment turnovers, maintenance and property management services. Its experienced crews focus on building and maintaining affordable housing to high-quality standards. These construction projects fund and support real in office job training and skills development offered by Community Builder through its 12-week paid Skilled Trades Training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. CB Certified trainees graduate with hands-on construction training, employment readiness skills, safety certifications, tools, and PPE. The program's effectiveness has been proven, with 89% of our trainees securing good, life-changing jobs after graduation. Community Builders has achieved recognition as a member of the Fair Chances Coalition and Buy Social Canada.

We are in several communities, including Barrie, Bracebridge, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie.

Why work with us?

- Get more impact from your work by contributing to our mission
- Organizational commitment to work-life balance
- Supportive and flexible team
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid sick days to use as you need them
- Take off your birthday, paid!
- 4-Day Work Weeks!

Visit us at https://www.communitybuilders.co/

Summary

The Working Foreman leads a Construction Team in the day-to-day onsite tasks.



The Working Foreman is expected to lead and supervise a team of up to 5 Skilled Workers and 5 Trainees with the support of their lead hand. The Working Foreman may also be paired with Trainees when on-site.

What does success look like in this role?

- Projects are on time and on budget
- Skilled Labourers/Leads have what they need to do their job
- Effective relationship between Construction team and Program team
- Training delivered on site is effective and aligned with CB Construction SOP and established curriculum
- Happy cared for clients - CB has a positive reputation in the community

Requirements

- Experience in the field of residential construction (5 years experience required)
- Experience as a Lead Hand in residential construction (1-2 years minimum)
- Valid G License and satisfactory driving record
- Experience leading/coaching/training an asset

Responsibilities

People Development

- Leads a team of Lead Hands, Labourers and Trainees to complete high-quality and efficient work on assigned construction projects.
- Enforce the Health & Safety policies
- Communicate effectively with all team members

Project Management

- Completes construction jobs as assigned by the General Supervisor/Construction Manager. Construction work includes, but is not limited to demolition & cleanup, concrete work, framing, insulation & drywall, painting & staining, tile & flooring,



trim & doors, exterior finishes (windows, siding, roofing, soffit, fascia) and landscaping
- Provides timely and accurate communication to the General Supervisor regarding the status of the job; completes daily logs/reports.
- Ensures all materials, tools, PPE and equipment required to complete a job is on site each day - prepare and submit material lists in advance
- Unlocks and locks work sites
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulations
- Communicate any Health & Safety concerns/opportunities for improvement to Supervisor

Mission

- Ensures that both the skilled labour and trainee teams are getting the best possible experience onsite;
- Actively enforces a physical and psychologically secure workplace; ensures that all elements of the Health and Safety program are implemented and reinforced by the each worker on their assigned job site

Working Conditions and Equipment Required

- Able to drive safely and work in all weather conditions
- Able to lift and move heavy materials and equipment over 50lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- 40 Hour Work Week - Occasional hours outside schedule may be required
- Must have basic hand tools, steel toed shoes, hard hat and a smartphone
- Must have reliable personal transportation.

If you are passionate about making a difference in your community through construction, we invite you to apply for the Working Foreman position at Community Builders today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $30.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Working Foreman (Bracebridge)
🏢 Community Builders Construction
📍 Bracebridge