Construction Labourer

**SJOC Construction** is a Toronto-based construction company delivering high-quality design and construction services for residential and commercial clients in Ontario. Our industry remains strong and changing at a rapid pace. We continue to grow and evolve while ensuring the best artistry for all clients. We are always looking for exceptional talent to join our remarkable team; if you have the right skills, experience, and a can-do attitude, we want to hear from you

Ask yourself...
- Do you like working outdoors?
- Are you strong and physically fit?
- Are you safety conscious?
- Are you looking for on-the-job variety?
- Could you work with hand and power tools?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then this role could be right for you

Trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities at construction sites such as preparing and cleaning up construction sites, moving materials and equipment and performing demolition and excavation activities.

**As a Trades Helper/Labourer, your duties may include**:

- Loading and unloading construction materials, and moving them to work areas
- Installing and removing concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks and barricades at construction sites
- Mixing, pouring and spreading materials such as concrete and asphalt
- Assisting heavy equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment
- Signalling heavy equipment operators to guide them in moving equipment
- Assisting in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
- Levelling earth to fine grade specifications using rakes and shovels
- Assisting in demolishing buildings
- Removing rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
- Operating pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers
- Tending or feeding equipment used in construction, such as mixers, compressors and pumps
- Cleaning up chemical spills or other contaminants, and removing asbestos or other materials
- Oiling and greasing hoists and similar equipment
- Directing traffic at or near construction sites

**Typical Schedule**
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Ability to commute/relocate

As a Labourer, you will generally work outdoors on construction sites in close contact with other construction professionals. Your work will vary from one project to the next. You may have to lift heavy equipment and materials or work with power tools.

Safety is the top priority. Labourers are trained to work safely and wear personal protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves and steel-toed boots.
- SJOC is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that offers continuous learning, the opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity._

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The SJOC core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcome everyone at work and in the community. In addition, our importance of Mutual Accountability means we all have a role to play. As an employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.
- Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested._

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Casual
Part-time hours: 25 - 40 per week

**Salary**: $21.00-$31.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- construction: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working at Heights Certificate (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (preferred)