Job Overview

We are seeking a reliable, organized, and motivated Construction Site Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our residential construction projects. This hands-on role involves maintaining clean, protected, and organized job sites, assisting with minor construction tasks, coordinating with trades and suppliers, monitoring construction progress, and conducting quality control checks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates effectively, takes initiative, and can work independently while managing responsibilities across multiple job sites.

Responsibilities

- Site Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain clean, organized, and accessible construction sites, ensuring safe working conditions for all trades and personnel.
- Site Safety & Security: Regularly inspect and maintain temporary site fencing, safety barriers, and other protective measures to ensure sites remain secure and compliant with safety requirements.
- General Site Maintenance: Perform minor carpentry and handyman tasks using hand and power tools, including installing backing, lockboxes, temporary safety railings, and other site-related items.
- Trade Coordination & Scheduling: Communicate with trades ahead of their scheduled start dates to confirm availability and readiness. Track trade attendance and provide regular updates to the office regarding scheduled work, no-shows,



and scheduling changes.
- Work Progress Monitoring: Monitor trade progress, verify completion of assigned work, and promptly communicate any deficiencies, outstanding items, or delays to the office team.
- Quality Control Inspections: Conduct routine quality control checks throughout the construction process to identify deficiencies and ensure workmanship meets company standards.
- Construction Drawing Review: Review architectural and engineering drawings to verify that construction activities align with approved plans, specifications, and project requirements.
- Material Pickup, Delivery & Verification: Coordinate and complete material pickups and drop-offs between suppliers and construction sites. Receive deliveries, verify material quantities against delivery slips and purchase orders, and report any shortages, discrepancies, or damaged materials to the office team.

Qualifications Required: Practical construction experience, blueprint and schematic reading, quality control, attention to detail, understanding of Alberta Building Code and safety codes, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred: Familiarity with Microsoft Project and Bluebeam

Pay: $50,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Site Assistant (Calgary)
🏢 Gill Developments
📍 Calgary