Lead Construction Foreman

Merit Ontario is committed to building Ontario's skilled trades workforce. We support construction employers through innovative workforce development solutions, including our Group Sponsor Apprenticeship Program, e-learning, and customized training.

Working with small, medium, and large construction employers across the province, we help develop skilled talent, support apprentice success, and strengthen Ontario's construction industry.

Job Type

• Full-time

Pay: CA$25.00–CA$32.00 per hour

Additional Pay

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Overtime pay\Experience

Construction: 5 years preferred

License/Certification - Valid Driver's Licence (required)

CJ Brubacher is currently looking for a smart, driven, organized, and meticulous person to lead construction projects. The successful candidate will be proactive, intuitive, analytical, detail-oriented, creative, possess a strong technical aptitude, have exceptional people skills, and be able to solve problems to keep projects on track.

What We Are Looking For

• High-level Lead Hand
• Strong work ethic
• Eagerness to learn
• Valid G Driver's Licence with a clean driver's abstract
• Construction experience
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor conditions
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces
• Strong teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work overtime and weekends when required
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills

Standard Job Duties

• Tiling
• Mudding, taping & drywall
• Painting
• Framing
• Flooring
• Trim work
• General construction duties

What We Offer

• Full-time employment (44+ hours/week)
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Five annual trips south for top-performing employees
• Profit Sharing Program
• Employee appreciation days
• Annual company golf tournament
• Monthly incentive programs
• Commission opportunities
• Optional employee outings

About CJ Brubacher Ltd.

Since 1923, CJ Brubacher Ltd. has proudly served Waterloo Region with quality plumbing, HVAC, gas fitting, pipe fitting, electrical, construction, and sheet metal fabrication services. Join a team of friendly, knowledgeable tradespeople and build a long-term career with a company that values its employees.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement

• French not required

Schedule

• 8-hour and 10-hour shifts
• Monday to Friday
• Day shift
• Overtime available

Ability to Commute/Relocate

• Elmira, ON – reliable commute or willingness to relocate before starting work (required)

Disclaimer: Although Merit Ontario employs artificial intelligence enabled tools to conduct initial application screening based on job-related criteria, decisions about who progresses in the hiring process are always made by people. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.