Construction Labourer

Job Title**:Construction** **Labourer**
Reports to**:Site Supervisor**
Job Type**:Full-Time, Permanent**
Location**:Waterloo, Ontario**

**ABOUT ACTIVA**:
Activa is Waterloo Region's largest land developer and home builder. For the last 30 years, we've developed communities for families and individuals to thrive - developing land into vibrant neighbourhoods, building homes designed for real life, and continuing to serve the communities we build long after closing. Waterloo Region is our home, and it's our privilege to help our city take shape.

**SAFETY AT ACTIVA**:
Workplace safety is a core aspect of the Labourer role, requiring active participation in hazard prevention, compliance with safety procedures, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment and championing a positive safety culture on our construction sites.

**WHAT WE PROVIDE**:

- Paid sick days
- Year-round work
- Competitive compensation
- Company paid health and dental benefits
- RRSP Match
- Strong focus on employee health and well being
- Local Work (*All of our offices and sites are located within the KW Region)

**ROLE SUMMARY**:
Labourers are responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor by performing tasks involving physical labour on our construction sites to ensure construction details and deadlines are met in a safe, timely and quality workmanship manner. Activa Labourers are safety conscious, have a strong work ethic, are reliable and are able to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Safety**:

- Follow established safety procedures and use personal protective equipment as required.
- Always complete tasks in a safe manner.
- Promptly report hazards, unsafe conditions, or incidents to supervisors.
- Participate in health and safety training and meetings.
- Work together with co-workers, supervisors and trade partners to maintain a safe workplace and promote a positive safety culture on site.

**General Construction**:

- Provide support to Site Supervisor through various hands-on construction and site tasks including but not limited to:

- Installing floor protection coverings
- Installing guardrails and ramps
- Ensuring access to units under construction are cleared of snow and ice. This requires the use of a shovel and salting as required.
- If trained to do so, setting up and checking propane heaters.
- Move tools, equipment, and construction material to and from site work areas.
- Load and unload site vehicle(s) with supplies, equipment and construction material.
- Daily clean-up of houses and site including preparing houses for trades by sweeping and cleaning up debris in a timely manner to ensure proper housekeeping is always maintained.
- Complete other general construction labour tasks as assigned by the Site Supervisor: Operate site vehicle, if applicable and accurately maintain site vehicle log, Operate company provided hand and power tools, if required; Travel to multiple job sites, if required
- Perform other duties within the spirit and scope of the role.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years related experience
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- WHMIS, Working at Heights, Elevated Lift, First Aid and other valid safety certifications are considered assets.
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lb.

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**:

- Possess a positive attitude and commitment to working safely
- Able to communicate competently and effectively in the English language; both verbally and in writing
- Able to receive, understand and act on directions in a timely and efficient manner
- Able to interact with a wide range of personalities while remaining respectful and professional at all times
- Able to work under the pressure of tight deadlines
- Able to make decisions based on sound judgment and reasoning
- High attention to detail
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work both independently and under direct supervision in a busy environment

Activa is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you eligible to work in Canada?
- What is your salary/wage expectation for this role?

**Experience**:

- Construction: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driver's License (preferred)

Work Location: In person