Labourer

JEN COL Construction; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JEN COL Construction is seeking a Labourer to support commercial and institutional construction sites. The role involves physical labour, operating hand and power tools, and assisting tradespersons to ensure safe, efficient site operations.

You will learn Lean practices, maintain clean work areas, and help with material handling, forms, scaffolding, and site access. A strong focus on safety and the ability to work in variable outdoor conditions is essential.

Qualifications

• Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform strenuous physical labour.
• Can follow supervisor directions and work independently.
• Willing to work out of town if required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations at all times.
• Learn and participate in Lean practices for continual improvement.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Load and unload materials and move them to work areas.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, and barricades.
• Assist tradespersons and heavy equipment operators as needed.
• Dig trenches, backfill, and level earth to grade specs.
• Remove rubble and debris using hand tools and equipment.
• Tend machines and equipment such as mixers, compressors, and pumps.
• Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment; direct site traffic.

Skills

Safety policies

Follow directions

Heavy lifting

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Equipment operator certificates

Security clearance (when required)

Apprentice Carpenter preferred

Job description

The Labourer performs tasks involving physical labour at commercial/institutional construction sites and operates a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment to assist other site personnel.

Functional Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations, following safe work practices and procedures at all times
• Learn and participate in Lean practices and processes, with the goal of continual improvement and reduction of waste
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades required at construction sites
• Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers, and glaziers in construction activities
• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operator to guide them in moving equipment, and provide assistance in other activities
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using appropriate tools
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors, and pumps
• Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites
• Perform other activities at construction sites as directed

Working Conditions

• Construction environment (regularly working near moving mechanical parts/equipment and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, exposure to dust, asphalt, and noise)
• Working with various tools and construction materials
• Lifting, pulling or pushing, carrying, and manipulating objects of up to 50 lbs
• Walking and standing for long periods of time
• Bending, crouching, and crawling
• Climbing ladders and working at heights
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (e.g. hard hat, safety boots, etc.)
• Additional hazards associated with the construction industry
• Driving a company vehicle and/or operating equipment

Qualifications

• Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various construction processes
• Able to follow direction from supervisor, work independently, and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Able to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labour under adverse field conditions
• Willing to work out of town if/when required

Education/Licenses

• Certificate(s) required to operate applicable equipment
• Able to obtain security clearances if required for project
• Registered as an Apprentice Carpenter preferred

Experience

• At least one (1) year of experience working on a commercial/institutional construction site