Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 40 hours per weekEducation : Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience : 1 year to less than 2 yearsor equivalent experienceWork 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
- Overtime required
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
Personal suitability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- 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?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
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