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Construction Supervisor

Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton is part of an international, non-profit, non-denominational, faith-based organization which builds simple, affordable homes for families in need. We do not give homes away. Rather, we use corporate and community sponsorship dollars and volunteer labour to build our homes. We then sell our homes to our partner families using an interest-free mortgage and monthly payments that are geared to income. 100% of the mortgage payments we receive are funnelled into the building of more homes for more families.

Profits from our ReStore in Sarnia fund the administrative costs of our affiliate, ensuring that 100% of every dollar donated to Habitat Sarnia/Lambton is also used in support of our build program.

Our affiliate has been proudly serving Sarnia/Lambton since 1994. We have built 19 homes and renovated 4 others, helping more than 90 local family members find a place to call 'home'. In 2012 we are stepping up our build program with 4 new homes to be built and one major renovation.

Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton is accepting applications for a 12-month contract for the position of Construction Supervisor commencing January 1, 2012. This full-time position will remunerate competitively for a seasoned residential construction professional with superior management and communications skills who is adept at both team building and team leadership.

Responsibilities include:

Build Site preparation inclusive of securing appropriate tenders/permits/severances, coordinating and providing oversight to subcontractors in the installation of services
Procurement, control and inventory management of build materials, tools and equipment
Build site health & safety coordination, training & management to accepted standards
Training and development of volunteer build teams
Development of tenders and work plans for and in liaison with subcontractors, the construction trades and local suppliers
Liaison with the Sarnia/Lambton construction trades, suppliers and subcontractors to encourage partnership opportunities with Habitat for each build
On-site quality control, cost management and oversight of all Habitat new home builds
Provision of direction for and improvement to the construction process via standards, specifications, budgets, goals and policies
Provision of an annual build plan, schedule and budget

The incumbent will have:

A minimum of ten (10) years experience in the residential construction industry with a minimum of three (3) years' experience in construction management
Minimum high school diploma with preference for those with a Skilled Trade Certificate in a related field or the equivalent
Must be willing to provide proof of physical fitness, have valid First Aid & CPR Certification, a working knowledge of the Ontario Building code, own transportation, a valid driving license and a clean driver abstract
Must be a competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel as well as email and internet.
Must be a superior communicator able to engage in positive interaction with all of Habitat's stakeholders from the Board of Directors to front-line volunteers.

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Apply by sending a resume and references on or before Friday, November 18, 2011 to:

Habitat for Humanity Sarnia/Lambton
Attn: Sarah Reaume, Executive Director
460 North Christina Street
Sarnia, Ontario N7T 5W4

*No phone calls please
We thank all applicants but advise that only qualified candidates will be contacted.