Construction Craft Worker

Job Posting: Construction Craft Worker (RSE Focused)

Location: [Insert Location, Canada]

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Credentials: Holds or looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) Reporting To: Site Superintendent / Project Foreman

The Opportunity

We are seeking a versatile and highly motivated Construction Craft Worker (CCW) to join our heavy civil and commercial construction team. This role is specifically designed for a professional who holds or is looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE).

The Construction Craft Worker is the backbone of the job site, requiring a broad set of skills across multiple disciplines. Whether you are a certified Journeyperson or a senior apprentice in the final stages of your training, you will be expected to work to the Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS), ensuring that site preparation, material handling, and structural support tasks are executed with the highest level of safety and efficiency.

Core Responsibilities

In alignment with the national standards for the Construction Craft Worker trade, your primary duties include:

Site Preparation & Infrastructure: Execute site clearing, hoarding installation, and the setup of temporary power and heating. Assist in the installation of utility piping and shoring systems.

Concrete & Formwork: Assist in the assembly and stripping of formwork. Place and consolidate concrete using vibrators, and assist with basic finishing and curing procedures.

Masonry Support: Mix mortar, set up scaffolding, and tend to Bricklayers and Stone Masons according to trade-specific safety standards.

Demolition & Remediation: Perform controlled manual and mechanical demolition. Ensure the safe handling and sorting of materials for recycling or hazardous waste disposal.

Equipment Operation: Safely operate a variety of tools and equipment, including skid steers, forklifts, jackhammers, and compaction equipment.

Rigging & Signaling: Perform rigging and hoisting duties, providing clear signals to crane operators to ensure the safe movement of materials across the site.

Safety & Traffic Control: Implement traffic control plans and maintain a safe workspace in compliance with provincial OH&S and WHMIS regulations.

Mentorship: If certified, supervise and guide junior apprentices. If finishing requirements, work with our Journeypersons to complete your hours in Major Work Activities (MWAs) like utility piping and specialized demolition.

Qualifications & Requirements

Certification Status: Must be a Journeyperson or a Senior Apprentice currently looking to finish their requirements to achieve their Red Seal Endorsement (RSE).

Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of construction materials, blue-print reading, and site-specific safety protocols.

Physical Stamina: Ability to perform strenuous physical labor in all Canadian weather conditions, including lifting 25kg+ and working at heights or in trenches.

Versatility: A "jack-of-all-trades" mindset with the ability to pivot between different tasks as site needs evolve.

Certifications: Valid Fall Protection, Aerial Work Platform, and First Aid certifications are considered major assets.

Driver’s License: Valid Class 5 license with a clean abstract.

The Red Seal Standard

The Construction Craft Worker Red Seal signifies a multi-talented professional recognized across Canada. We support your career by providing:

The Final Mile: For those finishing their RSE, we offer the diverse on-site experience needed to master the broad scope of the trade and successfully challenge the Interprovincial Exam.

Competitive Compensation: Wages that reflect your diverse skill set and your commitment to national certification.

Labor Mobility: An RSE credential that is your passport to work on major infrastructure and industrial projects in any province or territory.