construction labourer

Work 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 and pile salvaged materials
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Grinding machine
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Nail guns
• Drills

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Transportation / travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• 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?

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime required

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Transportation provided by employer

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth

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