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Construction Project Lead in Training

Nailed It! Workshop

Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region


   About the Position

Impact Statement
Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region's vision is a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live. By putting families into a position where they can thrive, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region helps to combat the ongoing housing crisis, one home at a time. Through reduced reliance on social housing and food banks, better education, employment outcomes, and improved health, every Habitat home built benefits the local community.

Together, we build homes, communities, and hope.

Description
Construction Project Leads in Training are responsible for providing support in leading and supervising volunteers. They are also responsible for assisting in various stages in the construction projects.

• Support onsite training and supervision of volunteers
• Actively learn how to provide leadership to other construction volunteers
• Regularly assist in leading 1-5 volunteers
• Assist with hands-on work when required
• Responsible for tools and materials
• Ensure safety on site at all times
• Understanding of the construction process
• Positive attitude
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and volunteers
• Excellent listening skills and desire to follow instructions
• Some hands-on construction experience is an asset


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 18+

Area(s) of Interest: Leadership/Management, Mentoring / Tutoring, Housing

Skill(s): Supervision, Communicate in Plain Language, Motivate Others, Accountability, Constructing, Building


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: • Annual Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region Volunteer Orientation and completion of a safety quiz
• Mandatory safety courses as required
• Ongoing on-site safety training
• Safeguarding training
Working Conditions: • Some exposure to the elements
• Working in a climate-controlled workshop space
• Working independently and/or with a team
Accessibility: Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 7 - 12 months
Weekday - Daytime
8:30am - 4:00pm

   Contact Information
http://www.habitatwr.ca/volunteering
Send an Email Message
Debbie Hind
519-747-0664
25 Sheldon Drive Cambridge, N1R 6R8
Cambridge

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