Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 40 hours per weekEducation : Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience : 1 year to less than 2 yearsWork site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Noisy
- Dusty
Work setting
- Various locations
- Construction site
Tasks
- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
- 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
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Construction specialization
- Driveways
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Roads and bridges
- Poured concrete
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- 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
- Cellular phone
- Ear plugs
- Safety vest
- Rain gear
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Other benefits
- Learning / training paid by employer
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- 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.)