Work Term : SeasonalWork Language : EnglishHours : 30 to 50 hours per weekEducation : Secondary (high) school graduation certificateExperience : Will trainor equivalent experienceWork 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