construction labourer

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• 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
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel overnight
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not 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
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Employment terms options

• Early morning
• Evening
• Shift
• Morning
• Night
• On call

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)

Supports for visible minorities

• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities