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construction trades helper

The construction trades helper is responsible for loading, unloading, and transporting construction materials, as well as erecting and dismantling forms and scaffolding. They also mix, pour, and spread materials, clean sites, and tend to construction equipment.

  • On-site
  • Calgary, AB
  • Posted Jun 10, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors At heights Noisy Dangerous Dusty Work setting Various locations High-rise building construction sites Construction site Responsibilities Tasks Load, unload and transport construction materials Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt Clean and pile salvaged materials Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience Concrete vibrators Screeds Bushing guns Grinding machine Chippers Jackhammers Hand tools Construction specialization Industrial, commercial and institutional Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Physically demanding Tight deadlines Manual dexterity Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Hand-eye co-ordination Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Hard hat Personal suitability Dependability Reliability Team player Hardworking Benefits Health benefits Dental plan Disability benefits Health care plan Paramedical services coverage Vision care benefits Financial benefits Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

What you’ll do

The construction trades helper is responsible for loading, unloading, and transporting construction materials, as well as erecting and dismantling forms and scaffolding. They also mix, pour, and spread materials, clean sites, and tend to construction equipment.

Requirements

Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of experience in construction trades. No formal education is required, but experience with specific equipment and tools is necessary.

Benefits

• Health Benefits • Dental Plan • Disability Benefits • Health Care Plan • Paramedical Services Coverage • Vision Care Benefits • Life Insurance • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Loading
  • Unloading
  • Transporting
  • Erecting
  • Dismantling
  • Mixing
  • Pouring
  • Spreading
  • Cleaning
  • Removing
  • Tending
  • Feeding
  • Using Equipment
  • Handling Heavy Loads
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Teamwork

Job areas

  • Trades
  • Construction

Additional details

Minimum experience
0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level