Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated

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
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• 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

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Disability benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• 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