Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 40 hours per weekEducation : No degree, certificate or diplomaExperience : Will trainWork site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Dangerous
- Dusty
Work setting
- Various locations
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 framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- 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
Construction specialization
- Residential
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
- Manual dexterity
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Veterans
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
- Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities