General Construction Labourer

Job summary

Load, unload, and transport construction materials; erect and dismantle forms, scaffolding, and other temporary structures; and assist with framing, roofing, grading, paving, and demolition. Clean construction sites, handle salvaged materials, perform routine maintenance, and direct traffic near work areas.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Green job Help - Green job – Help Green job – Help Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration. Learn more about green jobs. This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank. The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target. Work setting Various locations Responsibilities Tasks Load, unload and transport construction materials Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs Level earth to fine grade specifications Pave and rake asphalt Assist in demolishing buildings Clean and pile salvaged materials Perform routine maintenance work Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites Direct traffic at or near construction sites Experience and specialization Construction specialization Roofing Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Attention to detail Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Reliability Team player Hardworking Benefits Other benefits Other benefits Employment groups This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Support for newcomers and refugees Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Support for youths Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth Support for Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans Support for Indigenous people Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people Support for mature workers Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Supports for visible minorities Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)

What you’ll do

Load, unload, and transport construction materials; erect and dismantle forms, scaffolding, and other temporary structures; and assist with framing, roofing, grading, paving, and demolition. Clean construction sites, handle salvaged materials, perform routine maintenance, and direct traffic near work areas.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and no prior experience is needed because training is provided. The role requires working on-site at various locations in a fast-paced environment, handling heavy loads, meeting tight deadlines, and demonstrating accuracy, reliability, and teamwork.

Listed skills

• Teamwork · Preferred
• Reliability · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Loading And Unloading Materials
• Transporting Construction Materials
• Erecting And Dismantling Concrete Forms
• Scaffolding Setup
• House Framing
• Roofing
• Earth Grading
• Asphalt Paving
• Demolition
• Salvaged Materials Handling
• Construction Site Cleanup
• Routine Maintenance
• Traffic Direction
• Attention To Detail
• Reliability
• Teamwork

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades
• Environmental & Sustainability

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