construction labourer

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Various locations

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Equipment and machinery experience

• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Grinding machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Chain saw
• Sledgehammer

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Drug test

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes