construction helper

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• Confined spaces.
• Noisy.
• Dangerous.
• Dusty.
• Hot.

Work setting:

• Willing to relocate.
• Remote location.
• Rural area.
• Construction site.

Tasks:

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Perform pre-operational inspection.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements .
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites.
• Pave and rake asphalt.
• Perform routine maintenance work.
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants.
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Construction specialization:

• Driveways.
• Industrial, commercial and institutional.
• Residential.
• Sidewalks and curbs.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Work under pressure.
• Physically demanding.
• Tight deadlines.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Attention to detail.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Personal suitability:

• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.

Screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Overtime available.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) .
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees .

Support for Indigenous people:

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.