General Labourer

FTC is a general contracting company that has been around in the Ottawa and Gatineau region for over 50 years working in the commercial construction industry. By joining FTC, you will be joining a growing, family-oriented company that strives to prioritize employee engagement and satisfaction. At FTC you are not just a number, you are a valuable member of a closely-knit team made up of professionals with proven track records. You will grow in a company where your career goals will be fostered and supported.

As a member of the FTC team, you will benefit from a competitive salary, performance bonus, and an attractive benefits package.

We are seeking a skilled, reliable general labourer to join our growing company. In this position, you will be working alongside the construction staff.

**General Labour Duties & Responsibilities**
- Unload tools, prepare building site materials, stack building materials, and set up equipment
- Follow project instructions from construction supervisor
- Assist in directing traffic safely around the construction site
- Use construction and maintenance tools and equipment to complete daily tasks
- Follow all health and safety regulations onsite
- Ensure proper PPE use
- Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner
- Complete daily log
- Assist in building scaffolding and temporary structures as needed
- Safely operate a variety of tools including drills, saws, nail guns, levels, etc.
- Ability to demolish walls and temporary structures.
- Aid contractors (i.e., craft workers, electricians, painters) as needed
- Proactively assists carpenters with general carpentry tasks
- Maintain clean worksite, equipment, vehicles, indoor and outdoor locations including office and work areas, and collecting and removing waste materials.
- Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly
- Capable of learning through on-the-job training
- Any Other duties as required

**Education, Experience and Qualifications Requirements**
- 2 years required in the Construction Industry or related areas
- High school diploma and/or trade certificate
- First Aid/CPR, Working at Heights, and WHMIS certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements**
- Experience in industrial, commercial, and institutional construction (ICI) work
- Valid driver’s licence required, own car an asset
- Ability to multi-task
- Flexibility to work overtime, evenings and weekends as required.
- Must be able to work well on a team, but also work independently.
- Ability to present a professional image. Must be punctual and reliable.
- Occasional heavy lifting required exceeding 50kg.
- Ability to bend, stretch, lift, push, pull and carry, walk on uneven ground
- Must be comfortable climbing up tall ladders, working at elevated levels
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
- English and French fluency a plus

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
All necessary PPE against covid-19 is supplied by FTC, disinfecting of surfaces, physical distancing, temperature checks, Covid-19 fit for duty questionnaire completed by all workers, Covid-19 policy, daily inspections, and weekly risk assessments.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

**Salary**: $18.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Ottawa, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

- List your Health & Safety certifications
- Do you have a driver's licence?
- Do you hold a valid security clearance with PWGSC?

**Experience**:

- construction: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Work Location: In person