Labourer

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Canada; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros Group of Companies in Canada is seeking a Labourer to support daily yard operations, organize and maintain tools, equipment, and materials, and assist project teams in preparing resources for field use.

This hands-on position suits dependable individuals who value safety, are organized, and comfortable performing outdoor work alongside a team in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience in construction, warehouse, yard operations, maintenance, or general labour is an asset.
• Experience working with tools, equipment, and construction materials is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized yard environment.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards and contribute to continuous safety improvement initiatives.
• Sort, organize, and maintain tools, materials, and equipment within the yard.
• Assist with inspecting tools and identifying items requiring repair or maintenance.
• Support basic tool repairs and preparation of equipment for field use.
• Organize and label materials to support efficient inventory management.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials as required.
• Maintain general yard cleanliness and organized work areas.
• Support project teams by ensuring tools and materials are prepared and available when required.
• Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to support daily operational requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist with various tasks as needed.

Skills

Basic construction knowledge

Organizational skills

Identify tool issues

Reliability and punctuality

Teamwork and communication

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Labourer will support daily operations within a yard environment by assisting with the organization, sorting, maintenance, and repair of tools, equipment, and materials. This position will help maintain an efficient and organized yard while supporting project teams with the preparation and availability of required resources.

This role is ideal for individuals who are dependable, safety-focused, organized, and comfortable performing hands‑on tasks in an outdoor work environment.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Safety Leadership & Compliance

• Adhere to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized yard environment.
• Identify and report potential safety hazards and contribute to continuous safety improvement initiatives.

Yard Operations & Material Support

• Sort, organize, and maintain tools, materials, and equipment within the yard.
• Assist with inspecting tools and identifying items requiring repair or maintenance.
• Support basic tool repairs and preparation of equipment for field use.
• Organize and label materials to support efficient inventory management.
• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving materials as required.
• Maintain general yard cleanliness and organized work areas.
• Support project teams by ensuring tools and materials are prepared and available when required.
• Work safely and contribute to safety improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with team members to support daily operational requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist with various tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Previous experience in construction, warehouse, yard operations, maintenance, or general labour is an asset.
• Experience working with tools, equipment, and construction materials is considered an asset.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Basic knowledge of construction tools, equipment, and materials.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to sort and maintain tools and materials.
• Ability to identify basic tool or equipment issues and support repair activities.
• Reliable, punctual, and dependable.
• Ability to work safely and recognize workplace hazards.
• Strong listening, problem‑solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual labour, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials in varying weather conditions.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This position requires candidates to:

• Successfully complete pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing as per site/project requirements.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Support yard operations based on project and business needs.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean/acceptable driver’s abstract.

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre‑employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.