Lead Hand - Residential Construction
Bracebridge, ON

From $23 an hour

Permanent, Full-time

Full job description
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 on-site 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 Lead Hand supports the Construction Teams in the day-to-day onsite tasks. The Lead Hand takes instruction from the Working Foreman to complete the necessary tasks and duties for each respective job site. The Lead Hand is expected to lead and supervise 1-3 General Labourers or Trainees in various construction tasks. Under the supervision and guidance of the Foreman, the Lead Hand is a Trainer when Trainees are on site, working one on one or one on two with Trainees to allow them to learn on site. Trainers should ensure safety and accuracy in training.

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 (2-3 years experience required)

Experience leading/coaching/training an asset

Responsibilities
People Leadership

Provide coaching and feedback to 1-3 General Labourers/ Trainees

Ensure all employees on site are working efficiently





Report any unsafe conditions to Foreman and/or Supervisor immediately

Ensure a safe and organized work environment

Collect & deliver honest feedback to Supervisors on the performance of Labourers to contribute to performance evaluations (2-Ways)

Job Site + Shop Management

Site setup and teardown

Load & unload tools and materials

Assist in various interior or exterior construction or landscape related tasks at any point in construction process, including but not limited to:

Maintain cleanliness on site and in shop

Ensure tools and supplies are returned to appropriate places

Maintain ongoing communication with the Working Foreman and Lead Hand

Maintain daily, accurate time cards as per daily tasks

Participate in ongoing Training & Development initiatives

Mission

Ensures that the trainee teams are getting the best possible experience onsite;

Actively enforces a physical and psychologically safe workplace; ensures that all elements of the Health and Safety program are implemented and reinforced on the job site in their region on each job site

Working Conditions and Required Equipment

Able to work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors

Able to lift and move heavy materials and equipment over 50lbs

Ability to stand for long periods of time

Must have basic hand tools, steel toed shoes, hard hat and a smartphone

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Perks:

Dental care

Employee assistance program

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision care

Experience:

Residential construction: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Lead Hand - Residential Construction (Ontario)
🏢 Employment North
📍 Ontario