construction craft labourer

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Remote location
• Rural area
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Confined Space Entry Training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete saws
• Grinding machine
• Jackhammers
• Air guns
• Drills
• Compactor

Construction specialization

• Driveways
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Pipelines
• Residential
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Water mains
• Irrigation and drainage

Security and safety

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Night
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)