construction labourer and helper

Additional Information

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 45 to 60 hours per week
• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated
• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Staff accommodation available
• Rural area

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Mix, pour and spread materials
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Screeds
• Power-driven floats
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Beltcretes
• Grinding machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Torches
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Forklift
• Sledgehammer

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sound discrimination

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Long term benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• On-site housing options
• Wellness program