Lead Hand- Painter

The Agency

The Calgary John Howard Society (CJHS) is a charity that reduces crime and makes Calgary communities safer by helping youth and adults make positive changes and move away from criminal behavior. We do this by addressing the root causes of crime through housing education employment programsand support so that individuals have alternatives to breaking the law. CJHS is committed to restorative justice and an organizational environment that recognizes the dignity and worth of each person. CJHS values diversity and inclusion and welcomes qualified applicants from allwalks of life.

The Program

CJHS is seeking a Hands-on Lead HandPainterto support renovation and maintenance projects within our growing construction social enterprise. Working under the Crew Supervisor the Lead Hand plays a key role in supporting day-to-day job execution crew supervision training and site coordination.

This role is ideal for someone with solid trade experience who enjoys mentoring others stepping into leadership when needed and contributing to the early development of a purpose-driven social enterprise. The Lead Hand will be a consistent reliable presence on job sites and a trusted support to both the Crew Supervisor and crew members.

The Position

• Support day-to-day renovation and repair work including painting drywall and general maintenance

• Act as the right-hand support to the Crew Supervisorassistingwith job planning task coordination and on-site leadership

• Provide hands-on training guidance and mentorship to crew members

• Support crew supervision and step in to oversee job sites when the Crew Supervisor is unavailable

• Assistwith inventory management including tracking suppliesidentifyingshortages and picking up or ordering materials as needed

• Help ensure job sites are safe organized and compliant with Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) standards and PPE requirements

• Monitor quality of work and help address issues as they arise

• Communicate clearly with the Crew Supervisorregardingjob progress challenges and crew needs

• Support the completion of jobs on time and to CJHS quality standards

• Contribute to the development of systems processes and best practices as the social enterprise grows

Note: The social enterprise will initially focus on painting services with plans to expand intoadditionalrenovation and maintenance workover time.

Qualifications

• Minimum25 years of hands-on experience inpaintingrenovation construction or building maintenance

• Experience working as a senior crew member lead hand or in a similar role

• Strong practical skills particularly in painting and general renovation work

• Comfortable supporting and guiding others on the job site

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable using mobile devices (phone/tablet) for communication and job tracking

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
  

Who You Are

• A reliable adaptable team player

• Comfortable working in a start-up or early-stage environment

• Respectful patient and supportive when working with crew members

• Able to step into leadership when needed

• Motivated by meaningful work and community impact

• Open to collaboration learning and continuous improvement

Your past does not define your future. A criminal record will not disqualify you from employment with us; we evaluate each application individually.

Applications will be accepted untilAugust15th 2026

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Calgary John Howard Society thanks all applicants; however only those

considered foran interview will be contacted.