Labourer

Sublatus Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Sublatus Inc. in Alberta is seeking a Labourer to support environmental construction across Western Canada. This field-based role focuses on safety, teamwork, and efficient site operations on demolition, remediation, and reclamation projects.

You may serve as a general labourer or torchman depending on project needs, with responsibilities including material handling, directing traffic, operating small equipment when trained, and maintaining hazard-free work areas.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in environmental construction, demolition, remediation, or reclamation projects.
• Strong understanding of worksite safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow direction, work as part of a crew, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across Western Canada.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move construction materials, tools, and equipment across project sites.
• Manually remove rocks, debris, and construction materials exposed by heavy equipment to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Support traffic control plans by placing, adjusting, covering, or removing signage, barricades, cones, and other control devices; direct traffic when assigned.
• Act as a spotter and signal equipment operators to support safe and accurate movement of materials.
• Assist with site water management activities as required.
• Use hand tools and small equipment to clear debris and prepare work areas.
• Excavate test holes by locating markers or flags, identifying and protecting exposed infrastructure, and clearly marking locations.
• Maintain organized, clean, and hazard-free work areas.
• Operate small to mid-sized equipment (e.g., packers, skid steers, articulated rock trucks) when trained and authorized.
• Perform other general labour and construction-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety practices

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

Sublatus is a privately owned environmental construction company headquartered in Alberta. Our aim is to build a sustainable future through innovative construction solutions, prioritizing environmental responsibility and economic growth. We specialize in decommissioning, demolition, environmental construction, reclamation, and remediation, while catering to a diverse clientele in the oil and gas, mining, and industrial markets. Our work also includes complex civil earthworks and landfill construction projects.

At Sublatus our values set the pace, they guide how we show up, how we work together, and how we deliver safe, high-quality results with pride and integrity while building strong teams, supporting long-term growth.

As we move forward, our focus is on organic and inorganic growth strategies. We have ambitious plans for exponential expansion over the next 3 to 5 years in the Western Canadian markets. Achieving this growth depends on skilled, safety‑driven field teams. Labourers play an essential role in supporting day‑to‑day site operations, helping crews execute work safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements.

About the Role

The Labourer is a field-based role within the Operations team, supporting environmental construction, demolition, and remediation projects across Western Canada. This position requires a safety-focused individual who understands the importance of procedures, equipment care, and teamwork in dynamic worksite environments.

Depending on project needs and experience, the role may function as a general labourer, torchman, or a combination of both. Candidates with experience in demolition, reclamation, remediation, and exposure to heavy equipment operations are encouraged to apply.

What You Will be Responsible for

Duties

• Load, unload, and move construction materials, tools, and equipment across project sites.
• Manually remove rocks, debris, and construction materials exposed by heavy equipment to maintain safe operating conditions.
• Support traffic control plans by placing, adjusting, covering, or removing signage, barricades, cones, and other control devices; direct traffic when assigned.
• Act as a spotter and signal equipment operators to support safe and accurate movement of materials.
• Assist with site water management activities as required.
• Use hand tools and small equipment to clear debris and prepare work areas.
• Excavate test holes by locating markers or flags, identifying and protecting exposed infrastructure, and clearly marking locations.
• Maintain organized, clean, and hazard-free work areas.
• Operate small to mid-sized equipment (e.g., packers, skid steers, articulated rock trucks) when trained and authorized.
• Perform other general labour and construction-related duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring

• Previous experience in environmental construction, demolition, remediation, or reclamation projects.
• Strong understanding of worksite safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to follow direction, work as part of a crew, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across Western Canada.

Certifications for the Role

• H2S Alive
• Ground Disturbance Level II
• WHMIS (GHS)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
• CSTS or equivalent safety orientation
• Standard First Aid with CPR/AED
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal record check
• Fitness-for-duty assessment (including 50 lb lifting requirement)
• Alcohol and drug screening
• Driver’s abstract
• Ongoing participation in company-required testing and monitoring programs

Working Conditions

• Full-time, hourly position
• Project-based travel required
• Extended hours, shift work, and weekend work may be required depending on project schedules
• Work performed in outdoor and industrial environments under varying weather conditions

Compensation

Hourly wage dependent on experience and qualifications.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sublatus Environmental values diversity and inclusion and is committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities in which we operate. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences who are interested in contributing to meaningful environmental work.