Construction Labourer - Temporary

Highstreet Ventures; Comox; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Investment opportunity

Job summary

Highstreet Ventures is seeking a Site Dynamo (Labourer) for a 6-month contract to support a fast-paced multi-family construction site in Comox, BC. You will load, transport and install materials, assist trade crews, and help ensure safety and site cleanliness.

Requirements include 2+ years of labourer experience, a valid Class 5 license, and stamina. A competitive hourly wage of CAD 31.25 plus an annual bonus, with an opportunity for employee investment in projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of labourer experience or similar role
• Possess general understanding of construction procedures, equipment and WorkSafe guidelines
• Have good physical conditioning and stamina
• Ticketed on skid steer, rough terrain forklift, boom lifts, and/or excavator would be an asset
• Basic carpentry and/or experience with tools would be an asset
• Highly motivated to learn in general but specifically about buildings, development and construction
• Communicate openly and ethically with a positive attitude
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment
• Be a team player, be self-motivated and efficient

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties assigned by the Site Superintendent or Assistant Site Superintendent
• Loading and unloading construction materials and moving materials to work areas
• Installing and removing concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks and barricades at construction sites
• Help equipment operator, carpenter, and others when necessary
• Signaling equipment operator to guide them in moving equipment
• Removing rubble and other debris at construction sites using brooms, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment
• Directing traffic at or near construction sites
• Adhere to relevant safety regulations
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned
• Work outside

Skills

Labourer experience

Construction procedures knowledge

Class 5 driver’s license

Team player and motivated

Tools

Skid steer

Rough terrain forklift

Boom lifts

Excavator

Job description

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you like keeping things clean and orderly? Do you hate when company policy gets in the way of the right decision? Do you easily admit when you’re wrong? Do you have a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn?

If you answered yes to these questions, we want to meet you! We’re currently looking for a temporary (6-month contract) Site Dynamo (Labourer) to grow our construction team on our multi-building, wood-frame community currently under development in Comox, BC. Enjoy going to work and expand your skills with a professional, and supportive team.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Highstreet is the largest developer, builder and operator of net-zero-ready homes in Canada and the only one offering double the standard warranty. We also manage our own growing portfolio of 1,400+ rental apartments with customer service scores that consistently rank among the best in the industry.

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us.

Help us achieve that vision.

CORE VALUES

Known as “Highstreeters” we demonstrate our core values in everything we do:

• Humility grants us insight from others
• Inquisitive & learning continuously
• Guided by always doing what is right
• Honest, open and timely communication
• Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions
• Determined to persevere, get results and “win” together

RESPONSIBILITIES

A Site Dynamo (Labourer) with Highstreet is a key part in the organization and upkeep of a fast-paced multi-family construction site. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform all duties assigned by the Site Superintendent or Assistant Site Superintendent
• Loading and unloading construction materials and moving materials to work areas
• Installing and removing concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks and barricades at construction sites
• Help equipment operator, carpenter, and others when necessary
• Signaling equipment operator to guide them in moving equipment
• Removing rubble and other debris at construction sites using brooms, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment
• Directing traffic at or near construction sites
• Adhere to relevant safety regulations
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned
• Work outside

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 2+ years of labourer experience or similar role
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Possess general understanding of construction procedures, equipment and WorkSafe guidelines
• Have good physical conditioning and stamina
• Ticketed on skid steer, rough terrain forklift, boom lifts, and/or excavator would be an asset
• Basic carpentry and/or experience with tools would be an asset
• Highly motivated to learn in general but specifically about buildings, development and construction
• Communicate openly and ethically with a positive attitude
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment
• Be a team player, be self-motivated and efficient

Compensation Package:

Hourly Salary: $31.25 per hour

Annual Bonus: Highstreet pays an annual bonus based on company performance. A typical bonus for a Site Dynamo is approximately 14% of annual salary. Determined annually, the bonus could be more or less, depending on performance results.

Investment Opportunity: Highstreet encourages all employees to share in our success by offering the opportunity to invest in the projects we build and operate. To encourage employee investment, Highstreet matches employee investment at 50%, up to 20% of annual salary (i.e. for every $1 invested by the employee, Highstreet invests $0.50 on the employee's behalf). The investments are TFSA and RRSP eligible.

Additional requirements:

• Satisfactory criminal and credit check.
• Employees are required to have a smartphone and be willing to download certain apps for timekeeping etc. and will receive monthly compensation.