Earthworks Labourer

LeadingEdge HR Solutions; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Earthworks Labourer position in Edmonton, Canada, supports excavation, grading, site preparation and civil construction projects across Canada. You will work alongside equipment operators, supervisors, and construction crews to ensure safe and efficient site operations.

We welcome entry-level candidates (0–2 years), require physical fitness for outdoor work, and value reliability, punctuality, and teamwork. A valid driver’s licence is an asset.

Qualifications

• Previous construction, earthworks, excavation, or general labour experience is an asset.
• 0–2 years of experience; entry-level candidates are welcome.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in outdoor conditions.
• Ability to lift materials and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of construction site safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Experience working around heavy equipment is an advantage.
• Valid driver's licence is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with excavation, grading, backfilling, and site preparation activities.
• Move and distribute soil, gravel, sand, and other construction materials.
• Assist equipment operators with ground-level activities and site preparation.
• Perform manual digging, shoveling, levelling, and compacting as required.
• Load, unload, and organize tools and construction materials.
• Assist with drainage, trenching, foundations, and general earthworks.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Follow site safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues.
• Support supervisors and skilled workers with other construction duties as required.

Skills

Physically fit

Team player

Punctual

Reliable

Job description

EARTHWORKS LABOURER

Location: Edmonton, Canada

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: CAD $20–$28 per hour

Industry: Construction & Infrastructure

Experience: 0–2 years

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable Earthworks Labourer to support excavation, grading, site preparation, and civil construction projects across Canada. The successful candidate will work alongside equipment operators, supervisors, and construction crews to ensure safe and efficient site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with excavation, grading, backfilling, and site preparation activities.
• Move and distribute soil, gravel, sand, and other construction materials.
• Assist equipment operators with ground-level activities and site preparation.
• Perform manual digging, shoveling, levelling, and compacting as required.
• Load, unload, and organize tools and construction materials.
• Assist with drainage, trenching, foundations, and general earthworks.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
• Follow site safety procedures and wear required PPE.
• Identify and report hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues.
• Support supervisors and skilled workers with other construction duties as required.

Requirements

• Previous construction, earthworks, excavation, or general labour experience is an asset.
• 0–2 years of experience; entry-level candidates are welcome.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in outdoor conditions.
• Ability to lift materials and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Basic understanding of construction site safety.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in varying weather conditions.
• Experience working around heavy equipment is an advantage.
• Valid driver's licence is an asset.