Labourer

EBC Inc.; Abbotsford; Hybrid; CAD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

EBC Inc. is seeking a dedicated Civil Construction Labourer for the Highway 11 Interchange Project in Abbotsford. This on-site, full-time role supports civil crews with general labor, site setup, and material handling, reporting to the Site Superintendent.

The position requires safety-minded teamwork outdoors in varying weather. Ideal candidates are dependable, able to perform physically demanding tasks, and willing to work multiple shifts.

Qualifications

• Physically fit to perform demanding outdoor work.
• Safe work practices and alertness on civil sites.
• Ability to work as part of a crew and follow instructions.
• Willingness to work various shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled trades and crew with daily civil construction tasks.
• Perform general labor on construction sites and organize materials.
• Load/unload materials and help with site prep, trenching, and backfilling.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas and follow safety policies.
• Support traffic control and site setup when asked by supervisors.

Skills

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Team player

Reliable

Shifts flexibility

Driver's license (asset)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

EBC is seeking a dedicated and safety-oriented Civil Construction Labourer to support operations on the Highway 11 Interchange Project. The Labourer will support our civil construction crews with a variety of general labor and site duties to help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Abbotsford, with multiple shifts available as required. The successful candidate will report directly to the Site Superintendent.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, and willing to perform physically demanding work as part of a team.

Working at EBC means being part of a thriving company that operates in a variety of sectors across Canada. It also means working for a company concerned about the health and well-being of its employees by offering them a variety of actions and programs.

Want to join forces with a talented and dynamic team? Are you looking for an enjoyable work environment with excellent working conditions? EBC is the ideal place to take on new challenges and advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled tradespeople, operators, carpenters, pipelayers, and other crew members with daily construction activities.
• Perform general labor duties on civil construction sites.
• Load, unload, move, and organize construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with site preparation, excavation, grading, trenching, and backfilling activities as directed.
• Assist with the installation of pipes, drainage systems, forms, concrete, and other civil construction materials.
• Perform digging, shoveling, raking, compacting, and other manual tasks as required.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Assist with traffic control and site setup when required.
• Follow instructions from supervisors and work effectively as part of a crew.
• Operate basic hand and power tools safely, where trained and authorized.
• Identify and report potential hazards, unsafe conditions, or equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Follow all company health and safety policies, procedures, and site requirements.
• Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform other general construction duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous civil construction, road construction, utility, or general construction experience is considered an asset.
• Construction experience is preferred but training will be provided to the right candidate.
• Ability to work safely and cooperatively as part of a construction crew.
• Relevant safety certifications or training, such as WHMIS, First Aid, Ground Disturbance, or other construction-related certifications, are considered an asset.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Skills and attitudes required

• Valid driver’s license is an asset.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Willingness and ability to work multiple shifts, early mornings, evenings, or weekends when required by the project.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.

This is a hands-on position that requires working primarily outdoors on active civil construction sites. The successful candidate must be comfortable working around heavy equipment, construction materials, uneven surfaces, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions

Conditions offered by EBC

• Overtime opportunities available after 8 hours worked per day.
• Comprehensive benefits package in accordance with the applicable union agreement.
• Ongoing training, skill development, and career growth opportunities.

Why Join Us?

Join a team committed to building high-quality infrastructure while fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous/First Nations peoples, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other equity-deserving groups.

In accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role, which is$30-$45 per hour. Compensation within the range is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career development opportunities.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.

In accordance with our policy, we will communicate only with the selected candidates for an interview.

NOTICE TO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

EBC inc. and its affiliated entities (“EBC”) have an internal recruiting department. The EBC Talent & Culture team may, from time to time, engage recruitment agencies, placement services or temporary professional recruiters (“Agencies”). However, EBC will not accept unsolicited references from Agencies and will only remunerate them in the presence of a prior written agreement defining the precise parameters of the recruitment mandates. EBC will therefore not accept CVs from sources other than the candidate himself. Any CV sent to EBC, by any means of communication, will be deemed to be the property of EBC. EBC reserves the right to solicit and engage such candidates without financial obligation to the Agency.