Skilled Labourer

Job summary

The Skilled Labourer will support trade crews with material handling, site preparation, and the operation of various hand and power tools. They are responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe job site while collaborating with the team to keep project phases on schedule.

Job details

Benefits: Company parties Employee discounts Health insurance Vision insurance Why Rockport Commercial? The construction market is full of instability, but Rockport Commercial does things differently. We manage our own massive internal project pipeline completely from the ground up. When you join our crew, you get: Zero Layoffs & 100% Stability: No seasonal slowdowns. Enjoy steady, full-time hours 12 months a year. One Unified Team: We run our trades under one roof. No toxic finger-pointing—just an efficient crew working toward the same goal. Discounted Apartment Rates: Get exclusive, discounted rental rates on the modern buildings we build and manage right here in Winnipeg. Fast-Track Career Growth: We notice and reward speed, precision, and dedication. Hard work leads to rapid promotions into specialized trades, Foreman, or leadership paths. 100% Winnipeg Work: No out-of-town travel or hotel rooms. Every single project is local so you are home every night. Great Culture: Leave the attitudes at the gate. Enjoy an energetic, supportive crew with regular team events. About the Role We are looking for dependable, hardworking Skilled Labourers to join our internal construction team. In this role, you won't just be sweeping floors—you will be a critical part of our high-production multi-family apartment projects across Winnipeg. You will work alongside our trade crews, taking on diverse, hands-on tasks that keep our job sites moving efficiently. This is the perfect position for someone who already has a solid foundation in construction and wants to build a long-term career with one company. Key Responsibilities Site Support & Preparation: Assist carpenters, framers, and drywallers with material handling, layout prep, and staging materials across multi-unit structures. Tool Operations: Safely and efficiently operate a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, grinders, pneumatic tools). Site Maintenance & Safety: Take initiative in keeping individual units and broader job sites clean, organized, and running safely. Material Management: Unload, move, and organize heavy building materials, ensuring site inventory is secure and accessible to the trade teams. Trade Collaboration: Work productively alongside other site teams in a fast-paced environment to keep project phases ahead of schedule. What We’re Looking For Experience: Proven experience working on active commercial or residential construction sites (apartment build experience is a major asset). Knowledge: Strong understanding of general job site safety practices, tool operation, and basic building materials. Mindset: Someone who shows up on time every day, takes pride in a clean and safe job site, and brings a team-first attitude. What You’ll Need Mobility: A valid Manitoba driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to travel to various job sites within Winnipeg. Physical Capabilities: The ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently, stand for extended periods, and work safely on ladders, scaffolding, and at heights. Gear: Your own personal PPE (CSA-approved steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety vest) and basic hand tools.

What you’ll do

The Skilled Labourer will support trade crews with material handling, site preparation, and the operation of various hand and power tools. They are responsible for maintaining a clean, organized, and safe job site while collaborating with the team to keep project phases on schedule.

Requirements

Candidates must have proven experience on active construction sites and a strong understanding of safety practices and tool operation. A valid Manitoba driver’s licence, reliable vehicle, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks are required.

Benefits

• Company parties
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Discounted apartment rates

Listed skills

• Material Handling · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Team Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Construction site safety
• Tool operation
• Material handling
• Carpentry support
• Framing support
• Drywall support
• Site maintenance
• Power tools
• Hand tools
• Physical stamina
• Team collaboration
• Site preparation
• Hand Tools
• Inventory Staging
• Pneumatic Tools
• Residential Construction
• Power Tool Operation
• Energetic
• Lifting Ability
• Construction
• Management
• Carpentry
• Drilling
• Grinding Machine
• Leadership
• Material Handling
• Operations
• Proactivity
• Roofing
• Sawing
• Vision Insurance

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Skilled Laborer
• Construction Helper / Worker
• Building Construction Labourers
• Construction Laborers

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