Labourer - Utilities

Black & McDonald Limited; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in utilities construction is seeking a Labourer in Edmonton. The role involves general labour activities on electrical and civil sites, requiring a high school diploma and 2-5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must comply with safety standards and participate in pre-employment screenings.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience working in construction as a General Labourer.
• High School diploma required.
• Safety certifications like WHMIS, First Aid preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload construction materials and move materials to work areas.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms and scaffolding at construction sites.
• Operate machinery and clean up chemical spills as trained.

Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Customer Focus

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Construction Safety Certifications

Job description

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Based in Edmonton, the Labourer reports to the Project Manager or their designate, and is responsible for performing general labour activities on utility (electrical and civil) construction sites. They will liaise with tradespersons, coordinators, managers, and site superintendent personnel in order to accomplish project milestones in a safe, efficient, and effective manner.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete.
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment.
• Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed.
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps.
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants (as trained).
  
• Oil and grease hoists, mobile equipment.
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
• Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Change Orientation (open to change and the ability to identify where it is needed and how to make it happen)
• Communicates Effectively (verbally and in writing)
• Continuous Learning (ongoing effort to learn and contribute to the learnings of others)
• Customer Focus (understand the needs and perspectives of both internal and external customers)
• Holds Self and Others Accountable (takes personal responsibility to meet commitments).
• Problem Solving and Innovation (ability to approach problems logically and seek innovative solutions)
• Teamwork and Collaboration (work cooperatively and collaboratively with others)
• Values and Respects Others (encourages and supports diversity)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2-5 years’ experience working in the construction industry in a General Labourer role, on utilities (electrical/civil) projects.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Experience reading and interpreting locate drawings, and calling in locates is considered an asset.
  
• Construction Safety Certifications including the following are considered assets.
  • Ground Disturbance Certification
    
  • Confined Space Awareness/Rescue
  • Fall Arrest
  • WHMIS
  • First Aid

Please be advised that a Criminal Background Check and Professional Reference Check will be required as part of our employment screening and selection process. Additionally, all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test as a condition of employment.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from persons with accessibility accommodation requirements. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.