Pipelayer Volker Stevin Contracting Calgary, AB Seasonal Application Deadline: 16/05/2025

Vscontracting; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company known for its commitment to safety and excellence in construction. As a Pipelayer, you'll play a vital role in preparing and installing pipes, ensuring compliance with project specifications while promoting a culture of safety. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, enhancing your skills in a supportive environment. With industry-leading benefits and a focus on professional growth, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your future. If you're ready for a rewarding career in civil construction, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

100% Employer-Paid Benefits

RRSP Contributions

Access to 500+ Training Courses

Long-Term Career Opportunities

Seasonal Rehire Loyalty

Qualifications

• 3+ years of pipelaying experience in heavy civil construction.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and install pipes for construction projects.
• Ensure safety and compliance during installation.
• Work independently and assist with general labor.

Skills

Pipelaying

Safety Procedures

General Labor

Heavy Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Shovels

Excavators

Pipe Laying Equipment

Job description

At Volker Stevin, our employees are key to the success of every project, contributing to the legacy we build within the communities we serve. If you’re ready to take on a challenging, hands-on role where safety, teamwork, and growth are paramount, we encourage you to join our dynamic team. Together, we’ll continue to set the standard for excellence in construction.

Reporting to the Foreman, the Pipelayer is responsible for preparing and installing pipe to support construction projects. This role involves laying pipe to grade, aligning and joining pipe sections, and ensuring proper backfilling. The Pipelayer works closely with construction teams to ensure that pipes are installed safely, accurately, and in compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

How You’ll Add Value

• Actively contribute to the safety culture, promoting a safe and productive work environment
• Assist other workers with general labour activities during trenching and laying of pipe
• Work independently completing tasks related to laying pipe inline and to grade
• Ensure pipe is properly bedded in granular or native material before backfilling occurs
• Shovel test holes, mark locations, and safely expose live utilities
• Work with a variety of tools used in underground utility and heavy equipment
• Ensure proper rigging and hoisting techniques for pipe, concrete structures, and other materials, and enforce safe work procedures during the lowering of materials into the excavation

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following:

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of pipelaying experience in heavy civil construction
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with a Driver’s Abstract showing no more than 6 demerits and no major infractions

How We Make It Count

As part of the Volker Stevin group of companies, we invest in our people by providing industry-leading support, training, and benefits that help you build a rewarding career and a strong future for your family.

• 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy industry-leading comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• RRSP: Build your future with employer RRSP contributions for eligible employees
• Long-Term Careers: Join a team with an average tenure of 7.3 years across all roles
• Seasonal Rehire Loyalty: 44% of seasonal employees return year after year
• Professional Growth: Access 500+ training courses in safety, upskilling, and leadership development
• Unlimited Potential: Be part of a company that supports your goals and helps you succeed

Our Commitment to You

Safety Isn’t Just a Priority—It’s a Value. Safety is woven into the fabric of who we are and how we operate. It’s not a box we check off; it’s a commitment that guides every decision we make, every process we implement, and every project we undertake. Because at the end of the day, when we say safety is a value, we mean it’s a promise we make to our people, families, and the communities we serve.

True to Our Word, True to Our People. Our culture is grounded in humility and authenticity, with a deep commitment to family. We believe in supporting each other, no matter the role or title. When we say we care, we mean it—our actions match our words. Everyone is empowered, valued, and respected, because being ‘true to our word’ means being ‘true to our people.’

Interesting Projects and Skill-Building Work. Volker Stevin is known for its ability to take on complex projects of all sizes, from large-scale infrastructure builds to specialized niche developments to highway maintenance and more. This diversity in project scope and complexity means that our employees have access to new opportunities across our family of companies that challenge them to think creatively and develop new skills.

Join a Team Where People Truly Matter

Note: Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing will be required.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. While we carefully review all submissions, only those whose qualifications closely align with the role will be contacted.

About Volker Stevin Contracting

Since 1978, Volker Stevin Contracting Ltd. has been a premier civil contractor in the Calgary region. We are a well-established, highly respected general contractor with extensive experience in projects ranging from $10,000 to $150,000,000. We pride ourselves on delivering top-quality projects on time and within budget. With approximately 800 employees, including general laborers, skilled equipment operators, foremen, superintendents, and project managers, we ensure timely project delivery within Calgary and surrounding areas.