construction helper

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• At heights.
• Dusty.
• Hot.
• Work setting: Construction site.

Tasks:

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
• Erect and dismantle scaffolds and other platforms.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Reciprocating saws.
• Circular saws.
• Nail guns.
• Drills.
• Hand tools.

Transportation/travel information:

Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.
• Tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Reliability.
• Hardworking.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Morning.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

Does not require Canadian work experience.

Support for mature workers:

Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination .