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Infographic showing various Temporary Assistant job openings in Toronto, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Webber - Temporary Assistant Area Supervisor - York - Infrastructure Management

Ferrovial

Richmond Hill, ON

CA$27.50 - CA$29.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people's lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Why Ferrovial?

  • Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
  • Collaborative excellence:Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
  • Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
  • Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
  • Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
  • Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:

PositionSummary

Assistwithidentifyingor verifying required maintenance work, interpreting contracts,schedulingand coordinating in-houseor sub-contractor work and ensuring work meets contract specifications.Assistswith ensuring all aspects of thecontract are coordinated and completed ina timely, efficient,effectiveand profitable manner.

The pay range for this position is $27.50-$29.50 hourly, depending on experience and qualifications.

PrimaryDutiesandResponsibilities

  • Ensureservicesprovidedareincompliancewithapprovedperformancestandards

  • Performconditionassessmentsofpavements,signs,guardrails,bridges,vegetationandothercontractrequirements.Assistwith scheduling and coordinating work to be performed.

  • Completepaperworkperformedbyensurecompliancewithcontractrequirements

  • Developandmanageperformanceofallpatrolstaff

  • Assistwithmanaging,monitoringandcontrollinghighwayprojectassetsandmaterials

  • Identifyopportunitiesforchangesandimprovementsinworkmethods,processes,efficiencyandcostreduction

  • Accurateandtimelycompletionandentryofworkreportingandtimesheets

  • Purchasesuppliesandmaintaininganinventoryofallsupplieswithintheassignedpatrolarea

  • Coordinateandtrackallrequirednewhiretrainingandongoingrequiredsafetyandworkstandardtraining

  • Assistwithinspection,calibrationandrepairoffleet

  • Investigateandreportallaccidents/incidents

  • WorkwithOfficeManagerandHealthandSafetyMangeronallaccident/incidentsthatresultinWSIBclaim

  • ResponsibleforcompletingandupdatingschedulesforwinterstafftoensurecomplianceoftheCollectiveAgreement.

  • Allotherdutiesasassigned

Knowledge,Skills&Abilities

  • Knowledgeofbasicmathfunctionsandcalculations(add,subtract,multiplydivide,andcalculateproportions,percentages, measurements, proportions, percentages,areaand circumference).

  • Abilitytoread,analyze,andinterpretgeneralbusinessdocuments,technicalproceduresandcontracts.

  • Abilitytopresentinformationandrespondtoquestionsfrommanagers,clients,customers,andthegeneralpublic

  • Abilitytomultitask,useresourceseffectivelyandmeetscheduleddeadlines.

  • ProficiencyinMSOfficeSuiteandfamiliaritywiththeInternet.

  • Ability to communicate with co-workers/subcontractors, understand and follow verbal and written safetyinstructions.Abilitytothinkclearlyandfocusonyoursafetyinyourimmediatesurroundings,whileusingtoolsand equipment, while driving or operating equipment.

EducationandExperience

  • HighSchoolDiploma(minimum),equivalentworkexperiencewillbetakenintoconsideration

  • Minimumthreeyears'workexperienceinconstructionand/orroadmaintenanceindustry(preferred).

  • Validdriver'slicenseandhaveanacceptabledrivingrecord(required)

WorkConditions/PhysicalDemands

PhysicalDemands:

  • Abilitytoliftupto50poundsunassisted,

  • Usemanualandpoweredpneumatic,hydraulic,gas,andelectricpoweredtoolsandequipment

WorkEnvironment:

  • Theincumbentwillsplitworkingtimebetweenofficeandfieldwork.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weatherconditions including extreme heat and cold.The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/orhumidconditions;highprecariousplaces;fumeorairborneparticles.Occasionalexposuretotoxicorcaustic chemicals, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and sometimes high.

The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Canada Limited, FerrovialWebber Energy, LLC), is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity andinclusionand we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of theaccommodation(s)that you mayrequire. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a "Protected Class"), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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