General Labour

Jobs In Cochrane; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs In Cochrane is seeking construction labourers to support site preparation, roadwork, and general duties across outdoor sites in the Ontario region. You will assist with grading, drainage, paving support, and material handling in varying weather conditions.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and the ability to follow schedules. Opportunities may include working out of town with room and board provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic control or general labour is an asset.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and responsibly.
• Reliable, dependable, and able to manage time effectively.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Valid driver’s license is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform site preparation, excavation, grading, utility, concrete, asphalt, and cleanup activities.
• Perform general labour duties, including shovelling, digging, raking, sweeping, lifting, loading, and material handling.
• Set up, maintain, and remove construction materials, forms, barriers, temporary structures, and signage.
• Safely use hand and power tools when trained and authorized.
• Assist equipment operators and other crew members with daily construction activities.
• Assist with road construction and reconstruction, granular placement, drainage, culverts, catch basins, and piping as project requirements.
• Spot and guide equipment and vehicles around active work areas.
• Assist with asphalt paving, including raking, shovelling, levelling, and operations.
• Assist with concrete placement.
• Handle aggregate and construction materials.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work zones.
• Direct and control traffic safely in accordance with Company procedures and site-specific traffic control plans.
• Maintain a safe position and remain visible while directing traffic.
• Set up, inspect, maintain, and remove traffic control devices, including signs, cones, and barricades.
• Assist with the safe movement of heavy equipment and vehicles around active work areas.
• Immediately report hazards, near misses, unsafe conditions, incidents, and dangerous motorists to the Site Supervisor.
• Follow all Company, project, and site-specific health and safety requirements.
• Wear and properly maintain all required CSA-approved personal protective equipment.

Skills

Traffic control

General labour

Equipment support

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

• Perform site preparation, excavation, grading, utility, concrete, asphalt, and cleanup activities.
  
• Perform general labour duties, including shovelling, digging, raking, sweeping, lifting, loading, and material handling.
  
• Set up, maintain, and remove construction materials, forms, barriers, temporary structures, and signage.
  
• Safely use hand and power tools when trained and authorized.
  
• Assist equipment operators and other crew members with daily construction activities.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor.
  
• Assist with road construction and reconstruction, granular placement, drainage, culverts, catch basins, and piping as project per requirements.
  
• Spot and guide equipment and vehicles around active work areas.
  
• Assist with asphalt paving, including raking, shovelling, levelling, and operations.
  
• Assist with concrete placement.
  
• Handle aggregate and construction materials.
  
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work zones.
  

Traffic Control & Safety

• Direct and control traffic safely in accordance with Company procedures and site-specific traffic control plans.
  
• Maintain a safe position and remain visible while directing traffic.
  
• Set up, inspect, maintain, and remove traffic control devices, including signs, cones, and barricades.
  
• Assist with the safe movement of heavy equipment and vehicles around active work areas.
  
• Immediately report hazards, near misses, unsafe conditions, incidents, and dangerous motorists to the Site Supervisor.
  
• Follow all Company, project, and site-specific health and safety requirements.
  
• Wear and properly maintain all required CSA-approved personal protective equipment.
  

Tools & Equipment Care

• Inspect tools and equipment before use and report defects or damage.
  
• Clean, transport, maintain, and properly store tools and equipment.
  
• Use tools and equipment only when trained and authorized.
  
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas.
  

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, shoveling, digging, bending, kneeling, and standing or walking for extended periods.
  
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. (23 kg).
  
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, construction traffic, dust, noise, and other construction-site hazards.
  
• May be required to work at various job sites
  
• May be required to work out of town of Hearst or Cochrane area, with room and board provided when applicable.

Qualifications / Skills

Experience

Previous Traffic Control or Labor experience is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to operate required equipment safely and responsibly.

Effective communication and listening skills.

Reliable, dependable, and able to manage time effectively.

Ability to work independently and follow assigned schedules and instructions.

Physically able to lift heavy objects, stand and walk for extended periods, and perform tasks in varying weather conditions.

Valid driver’s license is an asset.

Safety-conscious, dependable, and team-oriented.

May be required to work out of town.

Work is primarily outdoors and may involve exposure to all weather conditions.

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