construction helper

Government of Canada; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government entity in Gatineau is seeking a construction worker to manage tasks such as transporting materials and erecting structures. Candidates must possess a driver's license and have experience in a physically demanding environment. The role requires working outdoors and offers a health care plan along with paid training opportunities.

Benefits

Health care plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• 2 to less than 3 years of experience.
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D) required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Assist in demolishing buildings.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.

Skills

Client focus

Reliability

Team player

Hardworking

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Bobcats

Circular saws

Mortar and concrete mixers

Small front end loaders

Compactor

Sledgehammer

Hand tools

Job description

Overview Languages

French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Asset languages

• English, Middle (1100-1500)

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Construction site

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Circular saws
• Mortar and concrete mixers
• Small front end loaders
• Compactor
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Residential

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer