construction labourer

Government of Canada; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Vaughan is seeking a construction worker to load and transport materials, mix concrete, assist in house framing, and direct traffic at sites. Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 7 months of experience. The job requires completing work on-site with no remote options. A criminal record check is required.

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience in construction or similar field.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and follow safety protocols.
• Must be able to complete a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Assist in framing houses and erecting walls.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Skills

Load and unload construction materials

Erect and dismantle scaffolding

Mix and pour concrete and asphalt

Assist in framing and constructing

Direct traffic at construction sites

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Remove and replace cracked or damaged tiles
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Pack grout into joints between tiles and remove excess grout
• Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

Additional information

• Criminal record check