Top Benefits
About the role
Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Scale Operator
Requisition ID: 13768
Location:
VERNON, British Columbia, CA, V1T 8T6
Pay Type: Hourly
Company Overview Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
About The Role Vernon Paving, a division of Lafarge Canada Inc., operating in the Okanagan Valley is currently seeking applications for an experienced full-time seasonal Scale Operator . Vernon Paving employs approximately 25 staff, servicing municipal, commercial, residential, and provincial asphalt paving markets. Vernon Paving is a Union company that offers employee benefits and competitive wages subject to qualifications and experience. We offer a safe work environment, on-the-job training, up-to-date well-kept equipment, and room for advancement. These positions are based out of our Armstrong location with worksites throughout the North Okanagan.
What You’ll Accomplish
- Greet and help customers/truck drivers as they come through the scale.
- Process all credit/debit card payments accurately and quickly.
- Offer a base knowledge of products in the yard.
- Scale (weigh) trucks for tare or sale purposes, ensuring legal compliance.
- Operate one or more scales as necessary.
- Accurately enter truck, customer, product, and job information.
- Direct truck movement into the pit and provide key information to the loader.
- Complete relevant ticket and sale tracking reports.
- Manage day-to-day paperwork and stock of the scale house.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
What We’re Looking For Education: Grade 12, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
Required Work Experience: Experience scaling or in the aggregate industry is considered a plus.
Additional Requirements:
- Computer savvy; experience with MS Word and Excel is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
- Reliable transportation.
- Able to sit/stand for 10+ hours per day.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
What We Offer
- Wage: $23.50/Hr
- Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
- Easy access to mental health and well-being support
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required. Your Lafarge Experience At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
About Lafarge Canada
Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group, Holcim. With 6,000 employees and 400 sites across Canada, our mission is to provide construction solutions that build better cities and communities. From cement and aggregates, to ready-mix and precast concrete as well as asphalt, paving and construction, we have the ability to bring value to every project.
Beyond product innovation, we have developed global and local integrated solutions. These construction systems offer a solid package in terms of cost, durability, strength, insulation, appearance and ease of application. We lead the evolution of building materials by listening intensely our customers. Our innovative background merges with our everyday work in project planning with customers to bring highly relevant solutions.
Lafarge est le plus grand fournisseur canadien de matériaux de construction diversifiés et fait partie du groupe mondial Holcim. Avec 6 000 employés et 400 sites au Canada, notre mission est de fournir des solutions de construction qui permettent de construire de meilleures villes et communautés. Du ciment et des granulats au béton prêt à l'emploi et préfabriqué, en passant par l'asphalte, le pavage et la construction, nous avons la capacité d'apporter de la valeur à chaque projet.
Au-delà de l'innovation de produit, nous avons développé des solutions intégrées globales et locales. Ces systèmes de construction offrent un ensemble solide en termes de coût, de durabilité, de résistance, d'isolation, d'apparence et de facilité d'application. Nous menons l'évolution des matériaux de construction en écoutant intensément nos clients. Notre expérience en matière d'innovation se confond avec notre travail quotidien de planification de projets avec les clients pour apporter des solutions très pertinentes.
Visit/Visitez www.lafarge.ca
Top Benefits
About the role
Whatever you do, you'll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams' energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Scale Operator
Requisition ID: 13768
Location:
VERNON, British Columbia, CA, V1T 8T6
Pay Type: Hourly
Company Overview Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.
Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.
The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.
About The Role Vernon Paving, a division of Lafarge Canada Inc., operating in the Okanagan Valley is currently seeking applications for an experienced full-time seasonal Scale Operator . Vernon Paving employs approximately 25 staff, servicing municipal, commercial, residential, and provincial asphalt paving markets. Vernon Paving is a Union company that offers employee benefits and competitive wages subject to qualifications and experience. We offer a safe work environment, on-the-job training, up-to-date well-kept equipment, and room for advancement. These positions are based out of our Armstrong location with worksites throughout the North Okanagan.
What You’ll Accomplish
- Greet and help customers/truck drivers as they come through the scale.
- Process all credit/debit card payments accurately and quickly.
- Offer a base knowledge of products in the yard.
- Scale (weigh) trucks for tare or sale purposes, ensuring legal compliance.
- Operate one or more scales as necessary.
- Accurately enter truck, customer, product, and job information.
- Direct truck movement into the pit and provide key information to the loader.
- Complete relevant ticket and sale tracking reports.
- Manage day-to-day paperwork and stock of the scale house.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to health, safety, and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
What We’re Looking For Education: Grade 12, or equivalent knowledge and skills.
Required Work Experience: Experience scaling or in the aggregate industry is considered a plus.
Additional Requirements:
- Computer savvy; experience with MS Word and Excel is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
- Reliable transportation.
- Able to sit/stand for 10+ hours per day.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
What We Offer
- Wage: $23.50/Hr
- Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
- Easy access to mental health and well-being support
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required. Your Lafarge Experience At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
About Lafarge Canada
Lafarge is Canada's largest provider of sustainable construction materials and a member of the global group, Holcim. With 6,000 employees and 400 sites across Canada, our mission is to provide construction solutions that build better cities and communities. From cement and aggregates, to ready-mix and precast concrete as well as asphalt, paving and construction, we have the ability to bring value to every project.
Beyond product innovation, we have developed global and local integrated solutions. These construction systems offer a solid package in terms of cost, durability, strength, insulation, appearance and ease of application. We lead the evolution of building materials by listening intensely our customers. Our innovative background merges with our everyday work in project planning with customers to bring highly relevant solutions.
Lafarge est le plus grand fournisseur canadien de matériaux de construction diversifiés et fait partie du groupe mondial Holcim. Avec 6 000 employés et 400 sites au Canada, notre mission est de fournir des solutions de construction qui permettent de construire de meilleures villes et communautés. Du ciment et des granulats au béton prêt à l'emploi et préfabriqué, en passant par l'asphalte, le pavage et la construction, nous avons la capacité d'apporter de la valeur à chaque projet.
Au-delà de l'innovation de produit, nous avons développé des solutions intégrées globales et locales. Ces systèmes de construction offrent un ensemble solide en termes de coût, de durabilité, de résistance, d'isolation, d'apparence et de facilité d'application. Nous menons l'évolution des matériaux de construction en écoutant intensément nos clients. Notre expérience en matière d'innovation se confond avec notre travail quotidien de planification de projets avec les clients pour apporter des solutions très pertinentes.
Visit/Visitez www.lafarge.ca