construction worker

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Urban area

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Instruct apprentices

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Traffic Control Signage (TWS) Certification
• Forklift Operator Certification
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete saws
• Jackhammers
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Forklift
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Residential

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Drug test

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Drive manual transmission vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Cellular phone
• Ear plugs
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Dependability

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is your current level of study?

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Other benefits