Labourer - Temporary position

Job summary

Perform general construction tasks including lifting, carrying, and moving materials. Assist equipment operators and skilled labor while maintaining a clean and hazard-free construction site.

Job details

WestUrban Developments Ltd. is a vibrant, fast-growing real estate development company. We value people, relationship, innovation and culture. Our core business is multi-family apartments. We’re doing construction differently and we’re thinking outside the box about how we can improve our company and our industry. If you are looking for a company where you can have opportunities to grow and be challenged, then come and join us! We are currently accepting applications for a Labourer for an approximate 2-month term with potential for extension for our site in Cranbrook, BC. The ideal candidate is hard working and is capable or working with minimal oversight, safely and efficiently. Thinking about a change? At WestUrban we welcome energized people from all backgrounds, as we recognize that having diverse perspectives, makes us all stronger. We support our employees and want to see them succeed. We believe growing from within is the best solution to build healthy teams. If you have a growth mindset and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, you are probably a great fit for our team! What you will be doing: * Perform a range of general construction related tasks as assigned; this will involve physical exertion, that includes lifting, carrying, climbing ladders and moving materials; * Be willing to take direction; * Help equipment operators, and other skilled labour as needed; * Prepare construction sites by cleaning obstacles and hazards; What you need to bring: * Strong work ethic and construction experience; Extras we like to see: * Experience working with multi-family residential framing and concrete formwork; * A valid First Aid certification, level 2 is even better; * Ability to operate equipment (such as a bobcat or telehandler ticket); * A valid driver’s license; Is this the right role for you? * You like working in construction and have a strong interest in learning to building quality apartment buildings; * You are hard working and have an eye for quality in your finished product; * You take safety seriously and are mindful of your surroundings; * You demonstrate a positive attitude and work well with others in a team environment; * You are willing to work overtime and weekends as required; * You enjoy working in the open air. Salary range for this position is $24.15 - $26.25 per hour We are committed to the principles of employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. This job posting will remain open until the role has been filled.

What you’ll do

Perform general construction tasks including lifting, carrying, and moving materials. Assist equipment operators and skilled labor while maintaining a clean and hazard-free construction site.

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong work ethic and previous construction experience. Preferred qualifications include First Aid certification, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate equipment like bobcats or telehandlers.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• materials · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• Maintaining a clean · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• General Construction
• Physical Exertion
• Site Preparation
• Safety Compliance
• Teamwork
• Equipment Operation
• Concrete Formwork
• Residential Framing

Job areas

• Construction
• Trades