Who We Are
Fortis Construction Group Inc. is one of Ontario’s leading general contractors. We are backed by over 40 years of experience and with three offices located in Windsor, London, and Toronto, we are competitive throughout Ontario. We believe passionately in the power of projects that shape the future and challenge the status quo. We build anything that can be imagined through experience and innovation. This is how we #BUILDSTRONG.
The Team
People are at the core of everything we do, and we are proud to employ the best in the industry. Our team is led by a collection of expert senior industry professionals with the common goal of significantly improving the way construction projects are delivered. We are proud of the company culture we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 150 employee’s province wide. We want to continuously provide opportunities for our employees to develop and work on their skills and knowledge to improve, learn, and evolve. Fortis Construction Group Inc. is a place that people love to come to work every day and are passionate about the work we do.
The Role
Fortis Construction Group Inc. is seeking to employ candidates in our (construction) field site division. We are looking for team members who can effectively communicate, show diligence in quality and detail, and work collaboratively as a team player on our construction field sites.
Job Duties & Responsibilities Include, but not limited to, the following:
- Assist Site Superintendent on maintaining a clean and safe worksite
- Read and understand construction drawings and be able to build to drawings and specifications
- Responsible for safe use of equipment including forklift, skid steer loader, scissor lifts, and power tools
- General carpentry duties such as layout, measuring, cutting, erecting, and joining materials together
- Interior systems duties such as acoustic ceilings, access flooring, metal framing, wall partitions, and modular systems
- Door and hardware installation, floor coverings, material handling, equipment operation
- Ability to properly seal and flash building elements in accordance with manufacturer specifications without deficiencies
- Proficient knowledge of concrete formwork and falsework, reinforcing, placing, and finishing
- Work conditions and physical capabilities: physically demanding, handling heavy loads (up to 50lbs), bending, crouching, kneeling, standing for extended periods, working at elevations, working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Assist in coordination of warranty work for completed projects
- Safety oriented with the ability and willingness to carry out tasks in line with safety compliance requirements
- Foster positive communications and relationships with clients and subtrades
- Other assigned tasks from the site superintendent or project manager as needed
Qualifications
- Appropriate level of carpentry and construction experience
- Previous experience in ICI, retail, low-rise residential and/or commercial construction an asset
- Valid G class driver’s license and reliable travel to field sites
- Own and maintain basic trade tools and equipment
- Ability to conduct yourself in a personable manner to build client relationships and foster team working environments
Are you ready to come #BUILDSTRONG with team Fortis?! Apply today! Only selected candidates will receive a response. We thank all candidates for their interest in applying to Fortis Construction Group Inc! Interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to: joinourteam@fortisgroup.ca.
Fortis Construction Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
