Skilled Labourer

BAAC Construction Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Daily living out allowance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAAC Construction is seeking experienced Skilled Labourers to support water and sewer crews across Western Canada. You will install water, sanitary, and storm systems, read drawings, and help day-to-day trench operations on municipal and industrial projects.

This role requires a safety-focused, reliable candidate with a strong understanding of excavation, pipe installation, grading, and site servicing. Regular travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of water and sewer construction experience.
• Experience around underground utility construction and excavation.
• Strong understanding of trench safety and underground practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing underground water, sanitary, and storm systems.
• Perform pipe laying, bedding, backfilling, and compaction to spec.
• Read drawings, grades, and utility locates to guide work.
• Help daylight utilities and crossing exposures.
• Support crew with site preparation, safety, and quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe worksite and document hazards.

Skills

Water & sewer construction

Trench safety

Read construction drawings

Team collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

BAAC Construction is one of Canada's fastest-growing infrastructure companies, specializing in telecommunications construction, underground utilities, and civil infrastructure projects across Western Canada. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we deliver the essential infrastructure that supports growing communities and future development.

We are hiring experienced Skilled Labourers to support our water and sewer construction crews. You will play a key role in installing water, sanitary, storm, and underground utility systems on municipal and industrial projects, working alongside operators, pipe crews, and forepersons to keep every job safe, accurate, and on schedule.

This position is ideal for a safety-focused, reliable labourer with a strong understanding of excavation, pipe installation, grading, and site servicing who wants to build a long-term career with a growing organization.

Location

• Operations office based out of Calgary, Alberta


• Project work across Alberta and Western Canada


• Regular travel to project sites is required

What You'll Do

Pipe & Utility Installation

• Assist with the installation of underground infrastructure, including:




• Water mains and services


• Sanitary and storm sewer


• Manholes, catch basins, valves, and hydrants


• Utility tie-ins and crossings




• Perform pipe laying, bedding, backfilling, and compaction to specification


• Read and interpret construction drawings, grades, and utility locates


• Assist with utility daylighting and crossing exposures

Site Work & Equipment

• Perform grading, site preparation, restoration, and clean-up activities


• Safely operate hand tools, compaction equipment, pumps, and small construction equipment


• Support operators, forepersons, pipe crews, and survey personnel throughout the workday

Site Safety & Quality

• Work safely around excavations and trenching operations


• Complete daily safety documentation and hazard assessments


• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite


• Ensure all work meets project specifications and quality standards

What Success Looks Like

• Within your first 6 months, you are a dependable member of the pipe crew who installs pipe and structures correctly with minimal rework


• You work incident-free and show a strong command of trench safety and working around live utilities


• Operators and forepersons rely on you to anticipate the next step, keep materials ready, and keep the crew moving


• You help build a positive crew culture by communicating clearly, solving problems on site, and taking ownership of your work area

What You Bring

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of water and sewer construction experience


• Experience working around underground utility construction and excavation activities


• Strong understanding of trench safety and underground construction practices

Licences & Certifications

• Valid Class 5 driver's licence with a clean driver's abstract (required)


• Ability to safely tow trailers and equipment (required)


• Class 3 licence is considered an asset


• Ground Disturbance Level II, CSTS 2020, and Traffic Control / Flagger certification are considered assets

Considered an asset

• Experience operating skid steers, compactors, loaders, or excavators


• Experience on municipal infrastructure projects


• Telecommunications construction experience

Core Competencies

• Safety-first mindset with a commitment to incident-free work


• Reliable, physically fit, and able to keep pace in a fast-paced construction environment


• Clear communicator who works well as part of a field-based crew


• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions


• Committed to safety, quality, and productivity

What We Offer

• Competitive wages based on experience, with overtime pay


• Daily living out allowance for each day worked outside Calgary


• Comprehensive 100% employer-paid health benefits (extended health, dental care, vision care, disability insurance)


• Paid time off


• Birthday celebrations, plus company events


• Career advancement into Lead Hand, Operator, Foreperson, and Supervisor positions

Why Join BAAC Construction?

• Work on major telecommunications infrastructure projects across Western Canada


• Be part of a team committed to quality, safety, and excellence


• Join a growing company with steady work and long-term career opportunities


• Build your career with a respected telecommunications contractor

Equal Opportunity Employer

BAAC Construction is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics.