construction labourer and helper

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Logging sites
• Factory or plant
• Construction site
• Farm

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Equipment and machinery experience

• Circular saws
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Chain saw
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Roofing

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle

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)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

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

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Employment terms options

• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth