General Construction Labourer

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking individuals for a physically demanding role focused on construction material handling. Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, assisting in framing houses, and ensuring safety at work sites. Successful candidates will have no educational requirements but must handle various construction tasks effectively. This is an on-site position with no remote work options available.

Qualifications

• Experience in load transportation and construction material handling.
• Ability to perform physical tasks in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• Familiarity with industrial, commercial, and residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Mix, pour, and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction.
• Assist in framing houses and erecting walls.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications.
• Perform routine maintenance work.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Ability to handle heavy loads

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Experience an asset

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

Green job

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Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Experience and specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Additional information

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots