General Labourer

Ocean Capital; Bedford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated team members to join their precast concrete manufacturing team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with your crew to set up forms, finish concrete, and ensure quality standards are met. The position requires a positive attitude, self-motivation, and the ability to follow safety protocols in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive hourly wage and a comprehensive benefits package, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a supportive and dynamic company dedicated to employee wellness and development.

Benefits

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP options

Health and wellness programming

Years of service rewards

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Must have own transportation as public transport is not available.
• Ability to understand and apply basic math and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Set up forms for specific jobs and finish concrete as required.
• Install anchor bolts and remove products from forms.
• Assist in loading products to storage yard.

Skills

Basic English comprehension

Basic mathematical skills

Knowledge of basic tools

Ability to read a tape measure

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Bedford, NS, Canada

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Job Description

About Strescon

Established in 1963, Strescon Limited has grown to become the largest precast pre-stressed concrete manufacturer in Eastern Canada. The primary market covers the Atlantic Provinces, the New England region of the United States, and Bermuda. Strescon manufactures a wide range of both architectural and structural precast/prestressed concrete products; including bridge girders, wall panels, complete parking garages, hollow-core planking, piling, and deck slabs. Strescon presently has two facilities: 70,000 sq.ft. in Saint John, New Brunswick and 50,000 sq.ft. in Bedford, Nova Scotia.

In addition to our precast facilities, Strescon opened a state-of-the-art, 32,000 sq. ft. pipe plant in 2001, manufacturing concrete products for engineered drainage systems, such as pipe, manholes, and catchbasins.

Responsibilities

• Work with your crew setting up the forms for specific jobs
• Raking and finishing different types of concrete may be required
• Install anchor bolts, steel plates, and other embeds in freshly poured concrete
• Remove product from forms, clean and work area, reset up forms for the day
• Assist in loading product to storage yard may be required - Setting up dunnage, rigging lifting hooks, etc.
• Complete additional tasks that may be assigned as needed

Requirements

• Must have own transportation, no public transportation available
• Ability to speak and comprehend basic English
• Knowledge of basic tools and their uses
• Ability to understand and apply basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, division, & multiplication)
• Knowledge of basic measurements and how to read a tape measure
• Willing to follow the company safety and quality program
• Good attendance and a positive attitude
• Must be a team player, self-motivated, and able to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Strescon Limited offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, and RRSP options. Additionally, we offer health and wellness programming, years of service rewards, and employee sport team sponsorships. Hourly wage for this position starts at $20.59.

About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction, and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4006
• Posting Date 03/31/2025, 04:58 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 131 Duke Street, Bedford, NS, B4A 3C3, CA