Labourer

**Job Title**: Labourer

**Reports to**: Site Superintendent

**Location**: Findlay Creek Village, Gloucester, Ontario

**Position Description**

The Labourer is responsible for the overall delivery of the home preparation and cleaning, as well as site cleaning and safety. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality approach to all employees, customers, managers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Tartan vision, mission, and must comply with all company policies and procedures. The Labourer, in coordination with the Site Superintendent is responsible for carrying out policies and procedures that support the strategy and goals of Tartan Homes Corporation.

**Tartan Homes**

Tartan Homes has a legacy of home-building in Ottawa that dates back to the 1960s. We take pride in quality workmanship and creating homes that are more than just houses. The communities we construct are built on excellence and attention to detail. Today, Tartan Homes continues to be one of the most sought-after home builders in the Ottawa area.

**Major Responsibilities**:
Labourer
- Follow instructions to load and unload construction materials and move materials to other lots or construction sites within the development.
- Daily moving, cleaning and inventory of tools and equipment around the site as instructed.
- Prepare the house for painters, including scrubbing and preparing all paint surfaces as instructed.
- Prepare floors by vacuuming, mopping, pulling nails and scraping as instructed.
- Prepare the house for carpenters and trades by pulling nails, sweeping, vacuuming and scrubbing a variety of surfaces as instructed.
- Daily collection and disposal of debris across the construction site, including common areas (site office) and houses using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment as instructed. This should be done while ensuring compliance with waste removal programs.
- Lock and unlock houses at the beginning and end of each shift as instructed.
- Locate standpipes and ensure water is turned on for each box as instructed.
- Snow removal and shoveling of drives and walkways during the winter months as instructed.
- Assist tradespersons as directed by Site Superintendent.
- Assist in installation of guardrails, barriers and other safety measures as instructed.
- Install high-density foam under the direction of the Site Superintendent or Finishing Foreman as instructed.
- Relocate and ensure proper functionality of construction propane and electric heaters as required if proper training/certification is in place. Ensure heat has been disconnected appropriately at the end of the shift.
- Provide status reports to the Site Superintendent on tasks and raise concerns or issues daily.
- All other duties as required by the manager.

**Statement of Qualifications**:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- High-school diploma is preferred.
- Experience in residential building or related construction industry would be an asset.
- Ability to receive and follow instructions and coordinate several simultaneous tasks while staying focused, paying strong attention to detail and maintaining a positive attitude and flexible work style.
- Ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to at least 40 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally in English.
- Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to complete tasks as per the prescribed schedule/timelines.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently, and a willingness to learn.
- Good interpersonal skills in dealing with supervisors, trades and colleagues.
- Current valid certifications in Working at Heights, Forklift, Propane and Natural Gas, First Aid, WHMIS 2015 and Health and Safety Awareness would be a strong asset.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a vehicle is a requirement.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment
- Busy, and at times, a loud environment.
- Providing service to several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines
- Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation.
- Heavy manual labor, requires ability to climb ladders, push, pull, lift, carry and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs.
- Use of personal protective equipment will be required.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions.
- Hazards associated with the construction industry.
- Overtime may be required.

**Application**

**Accommodation**
The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, or financial ability.