construction trades helper

Education:

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

Work site environment:

Outdoors. Noisy. Dusty. Hot.

Work setting:

Construction site.

Tasks:

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting.
• 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.
• 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.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• CPR Certificate.

Security and safety:

Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Public transportation is available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Work under pressure. Physically demanding. Tight deadlines. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Tools.
• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Hard hat.
• Safety glasses/goggles.
• Gloves.
• Uniform.
• Cellular phone.
• Ear plugs.
• Safety vest.
• Rain gear.

Personal suitability:

Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Hardworking.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Support for newcomers and refugees:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees.
• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees .

Support for Indigenous people:

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people.
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers .
• Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers .