Site Assistant, Alberta House Building (Calgary)

We are looking for our next, great Site Assistant for our single family, housebuilding operation in Calgary! You are a builder. You like to get your hands dirty, direct the action, be the hub of communication and be able to stand back and feel proud of what you are building. You want to work with construction professionals who build quality single family homes, safely, with both the community and the homeowners’ best interests in mind.

You will

• Deliver on company values such as Teamwork, Results and Passion


• Ensure momentum on the project is created and sustained


• Know how to drive results even when the chips are down


• Communicate priorities with conviction and candor


• Embrace the Anthem Way

What you'll do

• Assume responsibility for on-site construction activities for the homes under your supervision


• Maintain constant communications with senior management, inspectors and all applicable officials related to the ongoing construction of the project


• Ensure all work is performed by contractors and suppliers to contract documents (including drawings, specifications and contract scopes of work)


• Review all project plans, specifications, applicable documentation and report any omissions or discrepancies directly to the Construction Manager


• Review and maintain the construction schedule and ensure that all contractors and suppliers comply with the critical dates they are required to meet


• Take full responsibility to ensure that all Municipal inspections, professional inspections, occupancy permits, and possession dates have been achieved to the satisfaction of the construction manager


• Assume direct responsibility to ensure the quality of construction, products and finishing are meet or exceed Anthem standards


• Monitor and enforce all Anthem Safety rules and regulations as they relate to AB OH&S Legislation to ensure a safe jobsite

You have

• Proven experience leading and directing all field personnel


• A thorough understanding of the entire construction process - preferably with exposure to wood frame construction and single family homes


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• The ability to get things done

We have

• Great, diverse, authentic people!


• Unlimited career growth opportunities


• Mentorship from the ‘best in the biz’


• Corporate Giving Strategy supporting community development


• Annual salary reviews and performance bonuses


• 100% employer paid Benefit Plan with Healthcare Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program


• Educational Assistance Program


• ‘Dress for your day’ policy… and more!

Safety First. Always. We’re proud our in-house Construction team is COR Certified. Our talented 100+ team members will forever shape neighbourhoods and cities across Alberta, B.C. and Sacramento. Safely.

Founded in 1991, Anthem is a team of 850+ people driven by creativity, passion and direct communication. Anthem has invested in, developed or managed – alone or in partnership – more than 400 residential and commercial projects across North America.

Our growing residential portfolio includes 44,000 homes that are complete, in design or under construction, from mixed-use residential to townhome, rental and single-family homes.  

We own, co-own, manage or have previously owned 12 million square feet of retail, industrial and office space, and our land portfolio includes more than 60 communities, spanning 9,100 acres across Canada and the United States.

Anthem is a real estate development, investment and management company that strives, solves and evolves to create better spaces and stronger communities. We are Growing Places.

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