Construction Labourer

**Work site environment**:

- Outdoors
- Confined spaces
- Dangerous
- Dusty

**Tasks**:

- Load, unload and transport construction materials
- Mix, pour and spread materials
- Assist heavy equipment operators
- Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
- Level earth to fine grade specifications
- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Confined Space Entry Training
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate

**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Concrete vibrators
- Reciprocating saws
- Circular saws
- Concrete saws
- Jackhammers
- Drills
- Trampers (Jumping Jack)
- Chain saw
- Compactor
- Sledgehammer

**Construction specialization**:

- Driveways
- Industrial, commercial and institutional
- Pipelines
- Residential
- Roads and bridges
- Sidewalks and curbs
- Water mains

**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Drug test

**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
- Drive manual transmission vehicle

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity

**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

**Own tools/equipment**:

- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Cellular phone
- Safety vest

**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player

**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits