Construction Labourer

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- At heights
- Confined spaces
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot
**Work setting**:

- Urban area
- Construction site
**Tasks**:

- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Read blueprints to determine work requirements
- Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
- Assist in demolishing buildings
- Clean and pile salvaged materials
- Perform routine maintenance work
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
**Construction specialization**:

- Residential
- Roofing
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
- Overtime required
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Cellular phone
- Ear plugs
- Safety vest
- Rain gear
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
- Hardworking
**Screening questions**:

- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Green job**:

- Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
**Health benefits**:

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

- Bonus
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available