construction labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Heavy equipment

Work setting

• Various locations
• Construction site
• Park and recreation sites

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
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Supervision

• Machine operators

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Driver's License (Class 1 or A)

Landscaping experience

• Streetscape

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Concrete vibrators
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Grinding machine
• Chippers
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Augers
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Small front end loaders
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Sandblasters
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Roads and bridges
• Sidewalks and curbs
• Water mains

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Parking available
• Travel insurance