Job Title: Construction Team Lead
Status: Temporary, Full - Time
Location: Rouge National Urban Park (Scarborough)
Start Date: ASAP, Applications will be accepted until the position is filled
Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour , commensurate with experience
About Toronto Wildlife Centre
Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) is a registered charity that provides rescue, medical care and rehabilitation to sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife as well as public education about wildlife issues. TWC is the busiest wildlife centre in Canada, admitting approximately 6,000 patients annually, with more than 300 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians represented. For more information, please visit our website: www.torontowildlifecentre.com
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Construction Team Leader is to support the Facilities Manager in constructing new enclosures to house our wild patients during their recovery, assist in maintaining existing enclosures, and perform various other construction and facility-related tasks as we transition to our new home. Key responsibilities include leading and supervising the construction team, ensuring safety compliance, managing resources efficiently, conducting regular inspections, and reporting progress to the Facilities Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Position Requirements:
Experience using various power tools; including but not limited to drills and various saws
Experience in most aspects of carpentry and building, including measuring and cutting materials, nailing, drilling, fastening and levelling
Preference will be given to individuals attending a trade or technical school specific to carpentry, construction or similar trades
Experience in supervisory role is an asset
Painting and/or renovation experience is an asset
Valid Ontario driver’s license and use of a vehicle an asset
Must provide own construction boots
Skills and Abilities:
A strong understanding of construction and carpentry fundamentals is an asset
Excellent attention to details and overall aesthetics
Excellent ability to follow instructions and protocols and work without direct supervision
Able to complete tasks efficiently and to a high quality; often under tight timelines and with multiple competing demands
Able to work well with a variety of people
Good communication skills
Leadership skills is an asset
Able to perform work safely and to follow all health and safety protocols and practices
Sensitive to the special needs of wild animals in captivity
Physical Requirements:
Must be comfortable working at heights, including on ladders and tops of enclosures
Requires lifting, bending, carrying, shovelling, pushing and/or pulling of heavy objects and material
Required to walk on uneven ground in a fast-paced, physically demanding role while occasionally carrying and/or hauling large and/or heavy materials
Working Conditions:
May require occasional work on evenings, weekends
Work is performed mostly outdoors; with the majority of the work being performed in a large farmers' field with little to no shade or cover from the elements
Required to work in various weather conditions
Must use personal protective equipment as required for each duty
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