construction labourer
Education:
No degree, certificate or diploma.
Work site environment:
- Outdoors.
- At heights.
- Noisy.
- Dusty.
- Hot.
Work setting:
- Various locations.
- Construction site.
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.
- Clean and pile salvaged materials.
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.
- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
- Set up and dismantle equipment.
- Perform general labouring duties.
- Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products.
- Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or truck.
- Follow emergency and safety procedures.
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Bobcats.
- Drills.
- Hand tools.
Construction specialization:
Industrial, commercial and institutional.
Transportation/travel information:
Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Physically demanding.
- Tight deadlines.
- Manual dexterity.
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Sound discrimination.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Accurate.
- Dependability.
- Flexibility.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
Employment terms options:
- Early morning.
- Evening.
- Morning.
Experience:
No experience (will train).
Employment terms options:
Day. Weekend.
Support for newcomers and refugees:
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition.
Support for youths:
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
Support for Indigenous people:
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations .