Site Superintendent

Job Description

We are hiring a Site Superintendent in Saskatoon. The successful applicant will succeed in a fast‑paced progressive career, enjoy working with people in a team environment, and lead with excellence. This full‑time salary role supports Avana’s residential development growth as we expand to Saskatoon. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will lead Avana’s development portfolio consisting of a combination of high‑quality multi‑unit, single family residential, and commercial projects.The Site Superintendent is responsible for oversight of the construction process and the overall construction activities within the established design, budget, and project scheduling guidelines, inclusive of organizing, directing, controlling, and ensuring safety adherence activities on the construction site. The Site Superintendent will also work collaboratively with the Project Managers, who manage all the administrative aspects of Avana’s ongoing construction projects.The Avana team is set up to support innovation and high performance. The Site Superintendent will be allowed freedom of innovation, but that freedom has increased accountability and responsibility. Our system is geared to allow an experienced, engaged professional to make meaningful decisions (with collaboration from our construction team) to reduce the duration and cost of our projects.

• Serve as the highest authority on site, with final accountability for scheduling, quality, and safety.


• Drive project performance by fast‑tracking schedules, resource planning, and detailed execution.


• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager to align planning, scheduling, and manpower forecasting. Interaction with the Project Manager will be crucial as a high performing, supportive team.


• Direct and support all Avana site staff, including training, performance evaluations, and skill development.


• Lead daily site operations, including oversight of all field staff, trades, vendors, and suppliers.


• Conduct daily logs (BuilderTrend), weekly site meetings, and maintain site cleanliness and order.


• Supervise and manage all in‑field activities of the contracted trades, vendors, and suppliers to ensure quality delivery.


• Plan, schedule, organize, direct, and control the quality delivery of all ongoing construction projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.


• Manage construction timelines using 2‑ and 4‑week look‑aheads and track planned vs. actual progress.


• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and support health & safety initiatives.


• Call for and manage any inspections that are required. Inspections could be internal QA/QC inspections, inspections as per municipality, Avana reporting requirements and all other inspections required.


• Oversee tools, equipment, and PME purchases and maintenance.


• Identify opportunities for schedule acceleration, cost savings, and operational efficiency.


• Provide 4 hours of weekend supervision biweekly, alternating with the Foreperson.


• Attend and represent Avana at various community events and functions.


• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of five (5) years of construction work experience is required. Experience in supervisory, management, or leadership roles is required.


• Ability to work independently as well as be a team player.


• OH&S knowledge is a prerequisite.


• Preference to work in a fast‑paced environment and a commitment to excellence.


• Experience with BuilderTrend is considered an asset as well.


• Accuracy and attention to detail, with fantastic organizational and communication skills.


• Ability to exercise tact and always maintain confidentiality.


• Gold Seal Certificate – Site Superintendent designation is considered an asset.


• Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract.


• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada (i.e. Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen).

Compensation Package:

• Benefits: Dental and medical benefits package for qualifying employees. 80% of the cost is covered by Avana. Option for employees to purchase disability and life insurance.


• Pension: The Pension Plan will commence in your second year of employment. 2% of salary matched in year two, 3% of salary matched in year three, 4% of salary matched in year four, and 5% of salary matched in year five.


• Vacation Entitlement: 20 business days per year. Must be accumulated prior to taking them.


• Annual Bonus: Opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary as an annual bonus.


• Parental Leave: Once an employee has worked a full year (12 months) at Avana, they are eligible for four (4) months of salary top‑up to $15,000, with ongoing benefits based on the terms stated above. Pension matching will not apply for the duration of the period of leave. If an employee provides resignation within 24 months of the paternal leave return date, the total amount of the salary top‑up will be repaid to Avana.


• Probation Period: The probation period is 90 days from the start date.


• Criminal Record Checks are required for all Avana employees prior to being hired. This is to be obtained at your expense and will not be reimbursed by the Employer.