Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
Community Builders is Simcoe County’s leading Not-for-Profit Construction based Social Enterprise dedicated to providing training, employment, and affordable housing for vulnerable populations. We pride ourselves on building custom homes and performing renovations while creating meaningful employment opportunities within our community.
Job Summary
The General Labourer supports the Construction Teams in the day-to-day onsite tasks. The General Labourer takes instruction from the Lead Hands & Working Foreman to complete the necessary tasks and duties for each respective job site. Under the supervision and guidance of the Foreman, General Labourers may be a Trainer when Trainees are on site, working one on one with a Trainee to allow them to learn on site. Trainers should ensure safety and accuracy in training.
What does success look like in this role?
- Construction jobs are done on time and on budget
- Your team is well supported and served - be an asset and anticipate what’s next, and remember there is always something you can do that benefits CB and your team!
- Sites are clean and organized
Core Competencies
Humble
- Able to receive and incorporate feedback
- Perspective - understand the importance of the role
- Attitude of service
- Flexibility and willingness to help where needed
Hungry
- Motivated and interested in learning new skills
- Great work ethic
- Responsible
- Committed to the organizational mission to “create affordable housing, meaningful employment, and healthy communities”
- Initiative - understand that there is always something to do, anticipate “what’s next”
Healthy
- Positive attitude
- Time management skills
- Reliable and on time
- Can work comfortably in a team or independently
Emotional Intelligence
- Able to perceive, use, understand and manage emotions
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Able to recognize issues and offer potential solutions
Professionalism
- Communication
- Verbal & written
Required/Preferred Skills
- Some experience in the field of construction (0.5-1 years preferred)
Key Duties
Daily
- Site setup and teardown - Ensure Health and Safety equipment and information is available and clearly identified when required
- Load & unload tools and materials
- Maintain shop inventory of consumables such as PPE items, sanitation products, fasteners, frequently used products, etc.
- Maintain cleanliness on site and in shop
- Ensure tools and supplies are returned to appropriate places
- Assist in various interior or exterior construction or landscape related tasks at any point in construction process, including but not limited to:
- Demolition & Cleanup
- Concrete Work
- Framing
- Insulation & Drywall
- Painting & Staining
- Tile & Flooring
- Trim & Doors
- Exterior Finishes (windows, siding, roofing, soffit, fascia, eaves)
- Landscaping
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Working Foreman and Lead Hand
- Report any unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately
- Ensure a safe and organized work environment
- Maintain daily, accurate time cards as per daily tasks
As Needed
- Attend company meetings
- Act as Trainer to Trainees on site as required or requested (if permitted by Training Manager)
- Provide leadership and guidance to Trainees as they learn and practice skills on site.
- Ensure safety and accuracy of training according to CB Construction SOPs
- Provide feedback on Trainees performance
- Participate in ongoing Training & Development initiatives
- Skills upgrading
- Participate in ongoing Training & Development initiatives
- Attend Certifications (First Aid, Working at Heights, etc)
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions & Equipment Required
- Able to work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors
- Able to Lift and move heavy materials and equipment over 50lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- 40 Hour Work Week - Occasional hours outside schedule may be required
- Must have basic hand tools, steel toed shoes, hard hat and a smartphone
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.64-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-16
About Community Builders
Community Builders is Simcoe County’s leading Not-for-Profit Construction based Social Enterprise. We provide training, employment, and affordable housing to meet the growing needs of our community’s most vulnerable and at risk populations.
We build custom homes, legal second suites and perform renovations of all types. While we pride ourselves in creating affordable housing we also love using our creativity and skill to build for our supporters and create more connections, employment opportunities and pathways for our people.
We are always hard at work to create meaningful employment, hopeful housing and healthy communities. One of the ways we do this is through our Construction Trainee Program. We purposely hire folks with barriers to employment to teach and equip them with the construction and life skills they need for a prosperous career in the trades.
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
Community Builders is Simcoe County’s leading Not-for-Profit Construction based Social Enterprise dedicated to providing training, employment, and affordable housing for vulnerable populations. We pride ourselves on building custom homes and performing renovations while creating meaningful employment opportunities within our community.
Job Summary
The General Labourer supports the Construction Teams in the day-to-day onsite tasks. The General Labourer takes instruction from the Lead Hands & Working Foreman to complete the necessary tasks and duties for each respective job site. Under the supervision and guidance of the Foreman, General Labourers may be a Trainer when Trainees are on site, working one on one with a Trainee to allow them to learn on site. Trainers should ensure safety and accuracy in training.
What does success look like in this role?
- Construction jobs are done on time and on budget
- Your team is well supported and served - be an asset and anticipate what’s next, and remember there is always something you can do that benefits CB and your team!
- Sites are clean and organized
Core Competencies
Humble
- Able to receive and incorporate feedback
- Perspective - understand the importance of the role
- Attitude of service
- Flexibility and willingness to help where needed
Hungry
- Motivated and interested in learning new skills
- Great work ethic
- Responsible
- Committed to the organizational mission to “create affordable housing, meaningful employment, and healthy communities”
- Initiative - understand that there is always something to do, anticipate “what’s next”
Healthy
- Positive attitude
- Time management skills
- Reliable and on time
- Can work comfortably in a team or independently
Emotional Intelligence
- Able to perceive, use, understand and manage emotions
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Able to recognize issues and offer potential solutions
Professionalism
- Communication
- Verbal & written
Required/Preferred Skills
- Some experience in the field of construction (0.5-1 years preferred)
Key Duties
Daily
- Site setup and teardown - Ensure Health and Safety equipment and information is available and clearly identified when required
- Load & unload tools and materials
- Maintain shop inventory of consumables such as PPE items, sanitation products, fasteners, frequently used products, etc.
- Maintain cleanliness on site and in shop
- Ensure tools and supplies are returned to appropriate places
- Assist in various interior or exterior construction or landscape related tasks at any point in construction process, including but not limited to:
- Demolition & Cleanup
- Concrete Work
- Framing
- Insulation & Drywall
- Painting & Staining
- Tile & Flooring
- Trim & Doors
- Exterior Finishes (windows, siding, roofing, soffit, fascia, eaves)
- Landscaping
- Maintain ongoing communication with the Working Foreman and Lead Hand
- Report any unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately
- Ensure a safe and organized work environment
- Maintain daily, accurate time cards as per daily tasks
As Needed
- Attend company meetings
- Act as Trainer to Trainees on site as required or requested (if permitted by Training Manager)
- Provide leadership and guidance to Trainees as they learn and practice skills on site.
- Ensure safety and accuracy of training according to CB Construction SOPs
- Provide feedback on Trainees performance
- Participate in ongoing Training & Development initiatives
- Skills upgrading
- Participate in ongoing Training & Development initiatives
- Attend Certifications (First Aid, Working at Heights, etc)
- Other duties as assigned
Working Conditions & Equipment Required
- Able to work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors
- Able to Lift and move heavy materials and equipment over 50lbs
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- 40 Hour Work Week - Occasional hours outside schedule may be required
- Must have basic hand tools, steel toed shoes, hard hat and a smartphone
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $21.64-$25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-16
About Community Builders
Community Builders is Simcoe County’s leading Not-for-Profit Construction based Social Enterprise. We provide training, employment, and affordable housing to meet the growing needs of our community’s most vulnerable and at risk populations.
We build custom homes, legal second suites and perform renovations of all types. While we pride ourselves in creating affordable housing we also love using our creativity and skill to build for our supporters and create more connections, employment opportunities and pathways for our people.
We are always hard at work to create meaningful employment, hopeful housing and healthy communities. One of the ways we do this is through our Construction Trainee Program. We purposely hire folks with barriers to employment to teach and equip them with the construction and life skills they need for a prosperous career in the trades.