Site Assistant, Residential Construction

With over 25 years of real estate experience, Cantiro has developed visionary communities, built innovative homes, designed luxury condos, created the best townhomes and inspired some of the most interesting commercial properties. In each one of our four divisions—Homes, Communities, Commercial and Residential Rentals—our customers’ lives are at the centre of every decision we make.

We create the environments for amazing lives to happen!

Cantiro Homes is building over 200 homes per year with an expansive portfolio of home options ranging from the starter market to homes valued at over $1 million. We are dedicated to creating homes of spectacular beauty, character and quality, with a strong commitment to customer service.

Cantiro is currently looking for a Site Assistant / Lead Hand.

Working under the supervision of the Superintendent, the Site Assistant supports completing our customer homes on time, on budget and without any deficiencies. You will be using your general carpentry and other skills to help complete construction tasks.

The Site Assistantis responsible for, but not limited to, the following tasks:

Role and Responsibilities

• Prepare homes for possession dates
• Maintain site cleanliness, including sweeps at pre-determined construction stages
• Complete minor finishing work
• Install garage stairs/landings, tub decks, locks and signage
• Basic home adjustments including doors, cabinets, etc
• Minor painting and touch ups, apply silicone
• Move building material around and out of job site
• Basic drywall and taping
• Install basement windows
• Complete FLRA’s and report any safety issues immediately
• Assist superintendent with any other required tasks
• Seasonal maintenance, e.g. snow removal when required

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in Residential Construction/renovation
• General knowledge of Alberta Building Code
• Class 5 Drivers License
• Clean driver’s abstract

Other Skills/Requirements

• Reliable vehicle is required (vehicle allowance provided)
• Personal hand tools that include basic cordless tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Self-motivated, team-player, organized and proactive
• Basic understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Ability to effectively problem solve
• Work with minimal supervision

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $50,000.00-$57,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application question(s):

• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?

Experience:

• Residential Construction/renovation: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person