construction worker

Alpha Dream Homes Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Halifax is looking for temporary workers to assist with various tasks, including transporting construction materials and performing maintenance work. No degree is required, but attention to detail and the ability to handle heavy loads are essential. This role offers opportunities for skill development and on-the-job training.

Benefits

Free parking available

Team building opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 to less than 7 months of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction.
• Perform routine maintenance work.

Skills

Ability to handle heavy loads

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Work Term : Temporary
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 30 to 45 hours per week
• Education : No degree, certificate or diploma
• Experience : 1 to less than 7 months

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Rural area
• Factory or plant
• Construction site
• Farm

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildingsClean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasksHandling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Team building opportunities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities