construction labourer
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Various locations. Construction.
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 aligning pipes during pipeline construction.
- Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites.
- Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
- Pave and rake asphalt.
- Assist in demolishing buildings.
- Clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Perform routine maintenance work.
- Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Physically demanding. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Tools.
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Hard hat.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Gloves.
- Safety vest.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
Employment terms options:
Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Day.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.