Working Site Superintendent / Supervisor (ICI Construction)
Location: Kingston & Eastern Ontario (Onsite)
Work Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 + Overtime + Company Vehicle
Vacancy: Existing VacancyThis Working Site Superintendent / Supervisor role is ideal for a hands-on construction professional who enjoys being on site every day, solving practical construction challenges, and working within active ICI project environments. The right person will recognize this role as a natural next step if they take pride in leading from the front, working alongside crews, and delivering quality work through strong site presence and professionalism.
Why This Role
This role offers long-term stability, exposure to a diverse portfolio of institutional and commercial projects, and the opportunity to further develop leadership and project execution skills. Unlike many Superintendent positions that are largely administrative, this role focuses on being a true working supervisor, actively involved in day-to-day construction activities while leading crews through example, respect, and workmanship.
The Role: Working Site Superintendent / Supervisor
In this role, you will spend most of your time overseeing site activities, coordinating trades, maintaining safety standards, and working alongside your crew to support project execution. You will work closely with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and co-op students while being responsible for delivering projects safely, professionally, and on schedule.Projects include institutional renovations, healthcare clinics, and multi-level apartment buildings throughout Kingston and Eastern Ontario. You will typically oversee 1 to 2 active sites at a time, with additional site responsibilities possible during peak construction periods.Standard work hours are generally 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, averaging 44 hours per week, with many Fridays finishing by lunch. Weekend work is periodically required to meet project deadlines and is shared across the team.The company values steady, adaptable leadership and provides clear expectations through established project documentation and respectful communication practices.
What You'll Bring
- Proven ICI construction experience in a Site Superintendent, Site Supervisor, Foreperson, or similar leadership capacity
- Clean driving record
- Ability to pass security/background checks required for work in schools, hospitals, and institutional facilities
- Current First Aid, CPR-C, and AED certification
- COVID-19 vaccination status meeting institutional and hospital project requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Red Seal Carpenter certification
- Supervisor training or leadership certification
- Experience mentoring apprentices, labourers, or co-op students
- Strong commitment to safety, professionalism, and respectful jobsite leadership
Benefits & Environment
Benefits for this role include:
- Competitive salary of $90,000 - $105,000, based on experience
- Overtime pay
- Company vehicle
- Optional company phone
- Medical and dental benefits available after 6 months
- Retirement Savings / Pension Plan available after 1 year
- Annual safety boot allowance of $250 after 6 months
- Consistent pipeline of institutional and commercial work
- Clear project expectations and organized job binders
- Supportive environment with respectful communication across all levels of the organization
- Opportunity to work on meaningful projects throughout Kingston and Eastern Ontario
If this Site Superintendent role sounds right for you, apply today.Since 1951, Drake International has connected people with meaningful work across Canada and globally. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. For accommodation requests, contact your Branch Representative at 613-542-3790.This hiring process may use AI-enabled tools to support recruitment activities.