Labourer (Precast)

Shaw Group Ltd.; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group Limited is hiring a Concrete Labourer for its Shaw Precast Solutions division in Nova Scotia. The successful candidate will work in a team environment, performing form preparation, cleaning, and rebar placement as part of reinforcing casting.

We seek a candidate with grade 12 education, preferring concrete finishing experience, and a strong safety mindset. The role offers full-time hours with potential overtime and shift options to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Mechanically inclined with problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to work overtime during peak production.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily tasks as a Concrete Labourer in a team setting.
• Prepare and clean forms, pallets, headers and related components.
• Lift, place and tie rebar per construction drawings; operate and maintain equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety reporting; follow all safety protocols.
• Be trained on mobile equipment and Precast machinery as required.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Mechanically inclined

Willingness to work overtime

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

The Shaw Group Limited is one of the 50 Best-Managed Companies in Canada and is one of Eastern Canada's leading natural resource manufacturers and community developers. Shaw Precast Solutions, a division of The Shaw Group Limited is known for our commitment to providing high quality concrete products since 1945. We take pride in our ability to customize highly specialized products and are currently hiring for a Labourer.

The successful candidate will serve as a Concrete Labourer working in a team environment carrying out additional tasks as assigned.

• Clean and oil forms, and pallets, headers, etc. in preparation for reinforcing casting.
• Clean daily concrete shuttle and rails - chisel out concrete build up
• Clean and prepare concrete mixer for benching
• Learn and safely use the concrete mixing batching system
• Lift, place, and tie rebar in accordance with construction drawings.
• Maintain equipment, perform daily inspections, keep machines, and work areas clean & tidy daily.
• Carry out daily housekeeping and safety reporting.
• Willing to be trained on a mobile equipment other Precast equipment as required
• Complete maintenance and daily housekeeping in plant and yard as assigned.
• Follow all safety protocols and must be able to work safely in a physically demanding environment.
• Work overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform all tasks in accordance with safety and operational requirements.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 education or equivalent
• Concrete finisher experience considered an asset
• Aptitude for balancing safety as the priority with the demands of production
• Ability to lift, pull and pull 50+ lbs. regularly and safely.
• Ability to climb ladders regularly and safely.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and complete repetitive work (repetitive overhead reaching/ movements)
• Positive attitude and motivated to contribute to high production effort.
• Mechanically inclined with an aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting would be considered an asset.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Willingness to work overtime as required during peak season.
• Hardworking, high integrity takes ownership.

Please note: This is a full-time permanent position, Hours of work: Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week (day/eve/night shift) with opportunity for overtime. The successful candidate may be offered a day or night shift based on business needs, flexibility is required.

We understand the importance of investing in and developing our people. We are collaborative and team oriented. We provide our team with the opportunities to grow, and we create a safe environment for our people to bring fresh ideas to the table. And we like people with a "let's get it done" attitude!

We are committed to offering equal employment opportunities in our workplace and encourage applications from Women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

For more information on The Shaw Group of Companies please visit our website: www.shawgroupltd.com

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