Skilled Labourer

Skilled Labourer
Full time, Permanent
Nisku, AB

Work with people who treat you like friends.

Imagine an office where everyone is watching out for you because they know you're watching out for them. Our company sees construction as a team sport, so we care about each other as a team. That level of caring filters through investments in local community groups and charities because we also care about the communities we work in.

Michels Canada empowers your personal and professional growth, equipping you with the tools and support needed to create impactful solutions that shape a better future for others. 

About us:
Michels Canada is a nationally recognized general contractor in energy, infrastructure and power construction based in Nisku, Alberta, with offices in British Columbia and Ontario. We are part of the Michels Family of Companies. 

The Michels Family of Companies is a privately owned global construction company with operations across North America, Australia, Singapore, and Germany. It is headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, USA. 

Description:
Michels Canada is looking for a Yard Labourer to join our team in Nisku Michels Canada prides itself on safe operations and owns over 1500 units of fleet equipment from heavy iron to rolling stock. Our yard requires a self-motivated and safety-minded yard hand to ensure our yard operations can run optimally all year round. In this role, you will interface with both shop and office personnel, as well as third party service providers such as truck drivers and other vendors/suppliers. This position requires the individual to maintain professional attitude and a personal value commitment to safe operating standards. This position will be based in Nisku AB.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote a strong safety culture for all employees, vendors, and customers. Follow all safety policies, procedures and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Assist with general yard and property housekeeping including sweeping, snow removal, keeping walkways free from slip and trip hazards, remove any waste materials and other hazards from working areas.
• Assist with equipment staging and yard moves.
• Assist with the spotting for trucks and heavy equipment
• Assist with the organization and equipment needs within the yard as required by the yard/shop foreman.
• Manually load, and unload materials; assists with the restocking of materials as required.
• Assist with building maintenance and furniture assembly requests as required.
• Parts Runner.
• Assist with shipping and receiving duties as requested.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• 3+ years outside heavy labourer experience; farmhand or industrial yard labourer experience is preferred but not required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.
• Experience operating a forklift and loader is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and through written language (by hand and digitally) in English.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks, with the ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work outside year-round in all weather conditions.
• Must possess a friendly attitude with a team player mindset.
• Must demonstrate personal value commitment to safety.
• Organization and communication skills.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work well with others in a team setting as well as independently with limited supervision.

Benefits:
We offer competitive total compensation, meaningful and challenging work, and an engaging and collaborative environment. For more information on our company, please visit our website at  

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted. For other opportunities at Michels Canada, join us at

It is our commitment to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance and /or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruitment process, please send us an email to:

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**Please be aware **
 It has come to Michels Canada attention that job seekers have received false employment offers from individuals or organizations posing as Michels Canada. Please keep in mind these important tips:

• Michels Canada does not require payment from anyone seeking employment at any time during the recruitment and/or selection process.
• All recruitment email correspondence comes from email addresses displaying the correct spelling of our company name: or
• Formal offers of employment are only made once the recruitment and selection process are complete. Personal and banking information is NOT collected until you have been personally onboarded by our HR team.
• We do not extend any formal offers of employment or execute employment agreements through text messaging, social media, job posting websites or social chat platforms.

We take this matter seriously and are continuously working with the appropriate authorities. Please remain aware of this matter, report any suspicious outreach to your local authorities, and email any concerns to

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