Construction Labourer

Job summary

The Labourer will perform general duties on active construction sites, assisting skilled trades and equipment operators as needed. Key tasks include operating and maintaining tools, supporting site setup, handling materials, and ensuring the work environment remains clean and safe.

Job details

Job Title: Labourer Location: Whitehorse, Yukon (Projects across Yukon, including remote sites) Company: Cobalt Construction Inc. Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Seasonal Field Position) Join Our Team – Build Yukon’s Infrastructure Cobalt Construction Inc. is currently seeking reliable and hard-working Labourers to join our growing team. This is a great opportunity to work on active civil construction projects in remote locations across Yukon while being part of a supportive and safety-focused crew. Key Responsibilities: -Perform general labour duties on active construction sites -Assist equipment operators and skilled trades as required -Operate and maintain hand tools and power tools safely -Support site setup, material handling, and clean-up -Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment -Follow company safety policies, procedures, and site protocols -Participate in daily toolbox talks, hazard assessments, and safety meetings -Work collaboratively with crew members to meet project timelines Qualifications & Requirements: -Previous construction or remote camp experience is considered an asset -Physically fit and capable of performing manual labour -Ability to lift 70 lbs or more -Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions -Willingness to work rotational schedules (e.g., 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off or similar) -Ability to live and work in a remote camp environment -Reliable, punctual, and safety-oriented -Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence preferred Work Environment: -Remote road construction and civil project sites across Yukon -Camp accommodations and meals typically provided while on shift -Team-oriented and safety-first culture Experience: -Construction: 1 year preferred Work Location: -In-person (field-based positions across Yukon)

What you’ll do

The Labourer will perform general duties on active construction sites, assisting skilled trades and equipment operators as needed. Key tasks include operating and maintaining tools, supporting site setup, handling materials, and ensuring the work environment remains clean and safe.

Requirements

Candidates must be physically fit, capable of lifting 70 lbs or more, and comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, often involving rotational schedules in remote camps. Previous construction or remote camp experience is preferred, and a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence is an asset.

Listed skills

• Civil · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organized · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Material Handling · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred
• punctual · Preferred
• Physically Fit · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Manual Labour
• Equipment Operation Assistance
• Tool Operation
• Material Handling
• Site Clean-up
• Safety Compliance
• Teamwork
• Punctuality
• Driving

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades

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