construction labourer

The Banff Plumbing Company; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

The Banff Plumbing Company in Nanaimo, BC is seeking a construction labourer to perform on-site material handling, equipment operation, and support for tradespeople.

This full-time, permanent role requires physical fitness, ability to work at heights, and a valid driver’s license; you will work 40–44 hours per week at the job site with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Physical stamina and willingness to perform manual labor.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products.
• Direct traffic and assist skilled tradespersons on construction sites.
• Follow emergency and safety procedures and maintain site cleanliness.

Skills

Team player

Hardworking

Reliability

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Job details

• Salary 25.00 hourly / 40 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

• At heights
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Set up and dismantle equipment
• Operate a variety of equipment to load, unload and move materials and products
• Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions
• Load, move, sort and pile materials and supplies
• Assist skilled tradespersons
• Assist equipment operators to secure attachments to equipment or truck
• Follow emergency and safety procedures
• Operate machinery

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Drills
• Hand tools
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Water mains

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-11-26

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.