construction trades helper

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

Job summary

A government agency is seeking skilled individuals for on-site construction tasks in Alberta, Canada. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and transporting construction materials, erecting scaffolding, and assisting in building and demolition processes. The role requires no formal education but a commitment to physical work and teamwork. Benefits include health plans and life insurance. This position also supports environmental efforts aimed at achieving Canada's net-zero target.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in construction or a related field.
• Ability to work on physical tasks, heavy lifting may be required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, and barricades.
• Assist in framing houses and building roofs.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.

Skills

Construction materials handling

Mixing concrete and asphalt

Assisting skilled tradespersons

Traffic direction

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

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

Green job

Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

This information was provided by the employer; it was not verified by Job Bank.

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 aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Assist skilled tradespersons

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance