general construction supervisor

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Work site environment:

Outdoors.

Tasks:

• Recommend measures to improve productivity .
• Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality.
• Estimate costs and materials.
• Operate CADD and other computer software systems.
• Prepare production and other reports.
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions.
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities.
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed.
• Establish methods to meet work schedules.
• Read blueprints and drawings.
• Recommend personnel actions.
• Requisition materials and supplies.
• Supervise workers and projects.
• Train or arrange for training.
• Utilize hand and power tools.
• Install exterior and interior steel studs.
• Follow emergency and safety procedures.

Type of product:

Power tools.

Equipment and machinery experience:

Hand tools.

Type of industry experience:

Construction.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Willing to travel regularly.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Tight deadlines. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Own tools/equipment:

• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Tools.
• Safety equipment/gear.
• Safety vest.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Reliability.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Early morning. Evening.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Morning. Weekend.