Labourer, Construction

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 22, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Labourer is responsible for maintaining construction site cleanliness, preparing homes for trade partners, and assisting the Construction Technician with daily site operations. They must ensure that all tasks are completed on schedule while strictly adhering to health and safety policies.

Job details

Are you ready to grow your career in Residential Construction? We are seeking an organized & proactive individual for the position of Labourer, in our Finish Department, responsible to assist with managing the construction of homes within a community. This role requires maintaining construction schedules, coordinating trades, materials, and documentation, and overseeing site cleanup and preparation of homes under construction. Why ABIC? Industry Leading Wages Annual Paid Operations Shutdown (in addition to Paid Vacation Days) Complimentary Daily Lunch Program Car Allowance Safety Boot Allowance Supportive team culture that values safety, quality, and innovation Company-Paid Health & Dental Coverage Coordinating Benefits Life Insurance, where applicable Group Benefits & Perks (including Goodlife & Bell Mobile) Use of ADP (HR Portal) – easily access your employee information, paystubs & schedule time off Bi-Weekly Payments directly to your bank account You Will Bring * 0 - 1 year experience as Labourer in residential construction environment * A valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle * Ability to lift/move 50lbs * Knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in construction work Exceptional Skills * Strong attention to detail * Work to complete tasks efficiently in a timely manner * Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Responsibilities * Support the Construction Technician and Project Manager to help deliver the construction of assigned homes * Deliver homes on schedule, while upholding Caivan’s core values * Ensure the cleanliness and presentation of individual lots in the community (ex. debris in appropriate and designated places) * Prepare the homes for the next trade (including debris clean up, removing cardboard, mopping, and sweeping) * Provide access to required trade partners & maintain home cleanliness * Winter checks & protection * Manage and ensure that the task organizational list is up to date and implemented * Conduct work in alignment with Caivan’s Health & Safety policies and reporting process * Contribute and adhere to standardized work processes * All other duties assigned by the Manager Working Conditions * The job description implies the performance of repetitive tasks * Majority of time is spent on construction sites * Work may involve exposure to weather, noise, dust, and high-risk activities * Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and priorities * PPE (hard hat, hi-vis & steel toes boots) is required at all times in field settings * Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods and perform strenuous physical labour in all weather conditions * Ability to travel to different projects throughout the City of Ottawa We carefully review all applications and will contact candidates whose skills, experience, and qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the position. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support the application review and candidate screening process. All hiring decisions involve human review and oversight. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs. This position is available due to a current vacancy.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have 0-1 years of experience in residential construction and possess a valid driver's license with a reliable vehicle. The role requires the physical ability to lift 50lbs and perform strenuous labor in various weather conditions.