Skilled Labourer

**About the Job**

Valour Group is an integrated team of companies that operate, develop, and construct residential and commercial real estate.

Our sister company, Pro Funds Mortgages, is a boutique mortgage brokerage with 30 years of expertise in real estate acquisitions, development, and mortgage finance. We are a fast growing and dynamic team and have an immediate opportunity in our Burlington, Ontario headquarters

**ABOUT THIS POSITION**

Reporting to the Site Superintendent the Skilled Labourer carries out a broad range of tasks in relation to the daily operation of the work site.

**GENERAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Monitor build schedules and prepare units for upcoming trade tasks.
- Experience with constructing, installing, and maintaining access ramps and safety rails.
- Able to install wood blocking for televisions, hood fans and railings, etc.
- Ability to fabricate and install wood mechanical walls, window wells and patio stones.
- Responsible for transporting smaller materials from unit to unit, shoveling snow, property maintenance, installing patio stones, minor caulking, power washing, raking, shoveling and minor exterior grading.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment, enforce safety protocols and report infractions to the Superintendent.
- Organize, receive, and track all tools and materials, and complete order lists for missing or low stock items.
- Assist with set up and take down of ladders, scaffolding, hoarding and other temporary structures.
- Maintenance of construction heaters, with appropriate ROT propane training is an asset.
- Responsible for preparing flooring installation and repairing subfloor when needed.
- Daily interior maintenance of units including but not limited to, sweeping, vacuuming, scraping, mopping, cleaning, floor covering and material transportation.
- Interior unit preparation work including but not limited to mudding, patching, sanding, painting, minor mechanical adjustments, minor molding, and trim work.
- Responsible for preparing units for walkthroughs and quality checks for flooring and cabinets etc.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- Adhere to company Health and Safety Policy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints is an asset.
- Capable of working at heights and/or adverse conditions.
- Ability to perform tasks in all areas and aspects of a construction project in a safe, productive, and efficient manner under mínimal supervision.
- Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs. for 50 feet is required.
- Must have reliable transportation for local projects.
- Experience in residential construction is an asset.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

We are a work environment that cares about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. At Valour Group, you will have the ability to make a difference and have a lasting impact. We are committed to continuous learning and professional development with excellent opportunity for advancement within the organization.
- Join a dynamic, collaborative, high performing team of professionals.
- Work in a modern, spacious office, with impressive amenities.
- Excel with opportunities professional development and career advancement.
- Participate in frequent employee engagement events.
- Receive a competitive salary and health benefits plan.

**Salary**: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

**Experience**:

- construction: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person