construction labourer and helper

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

Job summary

A government agency in British Columbia is hiring for a construction labor position requiring outdoor work and physical strength. The successful candidate will load and transport materials, read blueprints, and handle construction tasks such as erecting concrete forms and mixing materials. Candidates should have at least 7 months of experience, their own vehicle, and the necessary safety equipment. This role is physically demanding and may require frequent travel to various remote locations.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Free parking available

On-site amenities

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma.
• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience.
• Own vehicle, tools and safety equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, and barricades.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Perform routine maintenance work.
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction.

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Logging sites
• Factory or plant
• Construction site
• Farm

Responsibilities Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Equipment and machinery experience

• Circular saws
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Chain saw
• Sledgehammer
• Hand tools

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential
• Roofing

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Cellular phone
• Ear plugs

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities
• Parking available