construction craft labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Screeds
• Power-driven floats
• Bushing guns
• Circular saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Grinding machine
• Grouting machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sandblasters

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Night
• On call

Employment terms options

• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)