general construction supervisor

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours
• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Hot

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Equipment operation
• Excavation
• Sewers and water mains
• Roads and bridges
• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)

Responsibilities

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
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• 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
• Review and analyze data such as subdivision, water and sewer plans
• Perform administrative tasks
• Inspect construction of sewer systems and pipelines
• Dig ditches and trenches
• Construction site supervision
• Select type and size of pipe required

Supervision

• 16-20 people
• 5-10 people
• More than 20 people
• Staff in various areas of responsibility
• Working groups
• Heavy equipment operators, except crane
• Labourers
• Public works maintenance equipment operators

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• CPR Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of inspection

• Sewer systems and pipelines

Type of related experience

• Civil engineering

Equipment and machinery experience

• Water mains

Type of industry experience

• Construction

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Work under pressure
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)