construction helper
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- At heights.
- Confined spaces.
- Dangerous.
- Dusty.
Work setting:
Various locations.
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 framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
- Level earth to fine grade specifications.
- 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:
Residential.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Physically demanding.
- Tight deadlines.
- Manual dexterity.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Shift.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.
Other benefits:
Other benefits.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.).
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
Support for mature workers:
Provides staff with awareness training to create a welcoming work environment for mature workers .