Travelling Assistant Site Superintendent

Ready to take your construction career on the road? Join a safety-first general contractor delivering large-scale commercial projects across Canada, with competitive compensation, a 10-on/4-off rotation, and the opportunity to play a key role in fast-paced builds while working alongside an experienced site leadership team.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established, safety-first general contractor delivering large-scale commercial and light industrial projects across Canada. They’re known for combining big-project capability with a tight-knit, accountable team culture and strong repeat business.

About the Opportunity

This is a Travelling Assistant Site Superintendent opportunity supporting major builds (often big-box retail / large footprint commercial) with very aggressive timelines. You’ll be the right-hand to the Site Superintendent, helping drive day-to-day field execution, trade coordination, site safety, and schedule adherence—while gaining exposure to complex, high-value projects and strong processes. The shifts will be 10 on and 4 off.

About the Position

As the Assistant Site Superintendent, you will support on-site delivery by coordinating subcontractors, tracking progress against the schedule, maintaining high standards for safety and workmanship, and helping remove roadblocks before they impact timelines. You’ll work closely with the Site Superintendent and Project Manager team, and you’ll be trusted to run areas of the site independently as you ramp up.

The Requirements

• Experience supporting ground up commercial / light industrial / retail construction projects (big-box is a strong asset)
• Strong understanding of site logistics, sequencing, and trade coordination
• Safety-first mindset with the confidence to enforce site standards
• Clear communicator who can work effectively with trades, consultants, and internal project teams
• Comfortable assisting with schedule tracking, day plans, and coordination meetings
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Skilled Trade Certification is an asset
• Ability to travel extensively within Canada. Current projects are throughout Ontario

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $80,000–$110,000 depending on experience
• Travel rotation: 10 days on / 4 days off
• Flights covered by the company
• Living out allowances while travelling:
  • Lodging: $115/day (paid on days off as well)
  • 15% salary uplift while on the job until completion
  • Meals: $69/day (paid on working days only)
• Car rental allowance

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.