Who We Are
Founded in 1988, Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region brings people together to build homes, community and hope
Role Description
Position Title
Construction Project Lead in Training
Location
25 Sheldon Drive, Cambridge
Hours
8:30am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday
Time Commitment
Proceed through the Construction Project Lead in Training application process. Volunteer Services staff will then assess whether it is a suitable fit, and the volunteer may choose to opt out at this stage if they wish. If both parties agree its a good fit, the volunteer is expected to commit to a minimum of 6 months.
What We Do
Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region brings people together to build homes, community and hope.
Purpose
A Construction Project Lead in Training supports volunteer staff and Construction Project Leads in the workshop by helping guide and support volunteers through daily tasks, promoting safe tool use, and keeping the workspace organized and productive.
Reports to
Volunteer Services staff
Responsibilities
- Support onsite training and supervision of volunteers
- Regularly assist in leading 1-5 volunteers
- Assist with hands on work when required
- Care for tools and materials
- Ensure safety on site at all times
Qualifications and/or Skills
- Demonstrates an understanding of the Habitat for Humanity philosophy and the desire to promote it
- Possesses knowledge and use of hand and power tools
- Exhibits leadership skills
- Is dependable
- Positive attitude
- Is able to effectively communicate with staff and volunteers
- Possesses excellent listening skills and desire to follow instructions
- Some hands-on woodworking experience is an asset
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Orientation and Training
- Annual Habitat Waterloo Region volunteer orientation and completion of a safety quiz
- Mandatory safety courses as required
- Safeguarding training
- Ongoing on-site workshop safety training
- AODA certificate completion
Screening Process
- Interview by invitation
- Potential invitation to become Workshop Lead
Working Conditions
- Working in a climate-controlled workshop space
- Some exposure to the elements
- Working in an active workshop with inherent safety risks
- Working independently and/or with a team
Benefits
- Gain satisfaction helping local families achieve the opportunity to own their own home
- Meet new people and build community relationships
- Use professional skills in a volunteer capacity
- Develop hand and power tool skills through advanced training
- Receive invitations to Habitat Waterloo Region events
Health & Safety
- Green patch CSA-approved footwear (available to borrow)
- Long pants required
- No excessively loose clothing or dangling jewellery
- Appropriate dress for all weather types
Outcomes
- Represents Habitat Waterloo Region in a positive manner
- Accomplish quality work in a variety of woodworking and craft projects
- Be an active participant in learning how to provide leadership to other volunteers
- Assist in guiding other volunteers through various projects
- Maintain a tidy worksite
- Create a safe workspace by following all safety portocols
If you are interested in this position, please contact us at volunteer@habitatwr.ca.
