General Labourer – Red Deer

On Side; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

EAP

Group RRSP with company matching

Life and disability insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

On Side is seeking a Labourer in Red Deer, Alberta to help rebuild and restore property after disasters. You’ll tackle physical tasks, use hand and power tools, and support cross-training across remediation, contents cleaning, emergency response, and rebuild.

We prize safety, teamwork and attention to detail. Benefits include extended health coverage, EAP, group RRSP with company matching, life and disability insurance, and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience and desire to perform physical labour.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Willingness to follow safety requirements and wear PPE.
• Interest in cross-training across remediation and rebuild.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean criminal record.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Tackle physical work with energy and enthusiasm.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assist with demolition and emergency mitigation after floods, fires, and other disasters.
• Support multiple teams through cross-training in remediation, contents cleaning, emergency response, and rebuild.
• Help with finishing work like carpentry, trim, and fine details.

Skills

Physical labor

Tool experience

English communication

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Cross-training interest

Tech-savvy

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

Labourers at On Side are important team members who help rebuild and restore damaged personal and commercial property, anywhere and anytime disaster strikes. Labourers are the MVP of the restoration teams. Willing to learn, love being taught and full of ambition, the Labourer knows they’re going places in life, and this is the first stop on the way to success!

This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $21-$23/hour
• Overtime opportunities (where applicable)
• On-call premium and overtime paid for rotating coverage
• Extended health coverage (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Group RRSP, with company matching DPSP
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility

What You’ll Do

• Tackle physical work with energy and enthusiasm
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Assist with demolition and emergency mitigation after floods, fires, and other disasters
• Support multiple teams through cross-training in remediation, contents cleaning, emergency response, and rebuild
• Help with finishing work like carpentry, trim, and fine details

What You Bring

• Experience and desire to do physical work
• Understanding and experience using hand and power tools
• Willingness to follow all company safety requirements including wearing full PPE as required: Full face masks require clean shave (if applicable)
• Interest in cross training in Remediation, Contents Cleaning, Emergency, Rebuild and helping all teams
• Tech-savvy (comfortable using apps and software)
• Curious nature, always want to know how things happen
• Strong people, teamwork and communication skills
• Attention to detail, ability to follow directions
• A safety mindset
• Valid driver’s licence and a clean criminal record (we do check)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• A workplace that values respect, integrity, generosity, excellence and being customer driven
• Opportunities to grow your career and learn from the best in the industry
• A culture that celebrates teamwork, inclusion, and customer-driven service

Of Note:

Disasters can strike at any time so a rotating schedule of 24/7 after hours on-call work is a requirement. Meaning you’ll work regular weekday hours and participate in a rotating after-hours on-call schedule.

At OnSide, everything starts with people. We live our values — respect, integrity, generosity, excellence, and customerfocus — in everything we do.
Join a team that helps families, businesses, and communities rebuild when it matters most.You’llcontribute to a workplace where people come together to bringorderto chaos.
Make a real impact, do work that matters, and grow your career with us.

*Your application is always reviewed by real people. Wedon’tuse artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.