Construction Craft Labourer

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dusty
**Tasks**:

- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
- Mix, pour and spread materials
- Assist heavy equipment operators
- 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
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Pave and rake asphalt
- Assist in demolishing buildings
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
- 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
- Read and interpret blueprints
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Bobcats
- Concrete vibrators
- Screeds
- Power-driven floats
- Bushing guns
- Circular saws
- Mortar and concrete mixers
- Grinding machine
- Grouting machine
- Chippers
- Jackhammers
- Air compressors
- Air guns
- Nail guns
- Drills
- Augers
- Trampers (Jumping Jack)
- Small front end loaders
- Chain saw
- Compactor
- Sandblasters
**Construction specialization**:

- Driveways
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Residential
- Sidewalks and curbs
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Physically demanding
- Tight deadlines
- Manual dexterity
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Overtime required
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance