Caribou Restorations Ltd. has 38+ years of experience, offering quality whole home renovations in Ottawa and surrounding area. Proudly voted as “Best in Ottawa Basements”.
We are seeking a Site Foreman - Home Renovations to join our dynamic team. If you have a balance of excellent skills and the ability to communicate; and thrive around others who work hard, are fun to be around, and take pride in your work, we may be the place for you.
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As The Site Foreman You:
✓ Manage, work on, and oversee the completion of renovation projects in harmony with the Caribou Restorations Ltd. owner and clients.
✓ Have a well-rounded balance of experience in all areas of home renovations.
✓ Motivate and supervise a crew of laborers with varying degrees of experience through a series of renovations by scheduling, coordinating, and delegating work.
✓ Provide guidance or training to crew members on proper construction techniques and use of tools.
✓ Encourage productivity of crew members by teaching vs “telling”, and meet production goals.
✓ Coordination of work with trades.
✓ Correctly interpret blueprints, plans, and drawings.
✓ Schedule and coordinate the delivery of materials to job sites.
✓ Inspect work in progress to ensure that it meets specifications and safety standards.
✓ Manage equipment needed for the job site, oversee equipment inventory, and maintain records of work progress, materials used, and costs incurred.
✓ Ensure that all work is delivered safely on time and within budget.
✓ Collaborate closely with the owner Stefan Hein, providing regular updates on job site activities and requirements, and employee progress.
Ideal Candidate:
✓ 10+ years experience as a qualified and competent carpenter and experience leading a team.
✓ Be a leader. Be consistently professional, optimistic and self-motivated.
✓ Exceptional attention to detail and proven ability to provide high-end finishing.
✓ Outstanding client service, organizational and time management skills.
✓ Great personality; effective communication, both written and oral.
✓ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
✓ Work with the trades in a professional and interactive manner.
✓ Ability to work within a team environment.
✓ High-level understanding of renovation and construction methodologies, use of power tools or other tools related to construction.
✓ Follow Caribou Restorations Ltd. “Employee Code of Conduct” and ensure employees follow the guiding principles.
✓ Ability to meet physical demands of the job and work 8 hours a day (Mon-Fri) with overtime potential.
✓ Strong English language skills, both written and oral.
✓ Work in Ottawa and surrounding areas, have valid driver's license, and vehicle in working condition.
✓Have a working cell phone with data where you clock in to QuickBooks, including uploading daily work notes and progress photos.
Assets: Preferably has completed all education and training to acquire a General Carpenter's certificate - Red Seal. Heath & Safety qualifications. Hands-on experience with tiling, drywall, mudding, sanding, painting and fine finishing is a must.
**Job description is not all-inclusive and the employee may be required to perform other related duties.
Salary is dependent upon experience. References are required.
Kindly provide Stefan Hein, owner of Caribou Restorations Ltd. with your resume by email to CaribouRestorations1@gmail.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00-$45.00 per hour
Experience:
- Carpentry: 10 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Red Seal (preferred)
Work Location: In person