Labourer

JEN COL Construction; Town of St. Paul; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JEN COL Construction in Canada is seeking a Labourer to perform physical tasks on commercial and institutional sites. You will assist tradespeople, operate a range of hand and power tools, and help prepare sites for work.

The role requires adherence to safety rules, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather. Training and certification to operate equipment may be required.

Candidates with a positive attitude and reliable attendance are favored.

Qualifications

• Must follow health and safety regulations at all times.
• Learn Lean practices to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform strenuous physical labour.
• Willing to work out of town if required.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with health and safety regulations on site.
• Learn and participate in Lean practices and processes for continual improvement.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate hazards.
• Load and unload construction materials and move them to work areas.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, and barricades.
• Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers, and glaziers.
• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure attachments and guide movement.
• Dig ditches or trenches and grade earth according to specifications.
• Remove rubble and debris using rakes, shovels, and wheelbarrows.
• Tend or feed machines such as mixers and pumps.
• Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment.
• Direct traffic near construction sites.
• Perform other activities on construction sites as directed.

Skills

Safety-focused

Physical stamina

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork

Education

Equipment operation certificate

Apprentice Carpenter registration 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