Skilled Labourer

Equation Staffing Solutions.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Part time

Job summary

EQ Staffing Solutions is seeking skilled labourers for upcoming industrial and construction projects in Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. You will support trades, operate tools and perform a variety of duties with limited supervision.

Short-term, project-based assignments with varying schedules. Qualifications include prior industrial or construction labour experience, ability to work physically, and strong safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial, commercial or construction labour experience is required.
• Experience working alongside skilled trades is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Strong understanding of construction-site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Support carpenters, concrete crews and other skilled trades.
• Measure, cut and prepare construction materials.
• Operate common hand and power tools safely.
• Assist with concrete preparation, placement and site work.
• Perform demolition, material preparation and installation support.
• Load, unload and stage materials and equipment.
• Assist with basic construction, assembly and repair work.
• Perform site preparation and cleanup.
• Follow drawings, measurements or instructions provided by supervisors.

Skills

Industrial labour

Tool usage

Safety conscious

Team player

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

EQ Staffing Solutions is currently building a pool of experienced and safety-conscious Skilled Labourers for upcoming industrial and construction projects throughout Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

We are looking for candidates who have previous hands-on construction or industrial experience and are comfortable supporting trades, operating tools and completing a variety of skilled site duties with limited supervision.

Employment Type: Temporary / Project-Based / Casual

Schedule: Varies by project

Start Dates: Ongoing / Based on Project Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Supporting carpenters, concrete crews and other skilled trades.
• Measuring, cutting and preparing construction materials.
• Operating common hand and power tools safely.
• Assisting with concrete preparation, placement and site work.
• Performing demolition, material preparation and installation support.
• Loading, unloading and staging materials and equipment.
• Assisting with basic construction, assembly and repair work.
• Performing site preparation and cleanup.
• Following drawings, measurements or instructions provided by supervisors when required.
• Identifying and reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Following all company and site-specific safety procedures.
• Completing other skilled labour and site support duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous industrial, commercial or construction labour experience is required.
• Experience working alongside skilled trades is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Strong understanding of construction-site safety practices.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a crew.
• Ability to follow instructions while also working independently when required.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and project schedules.
• Appropriate PPE as required by the project.

Safety Tickets & Certifications:

• CSTS.
• CSO.
• H2S Alive.
• Fall Protection.
• Confined Space.
• WHMIS.
• Standard First Aid.
• Additional project or site-specific certifications.
• Applicants do not necessarily need to hold every certification listed above. Requirements will vary by project.

Assignment Information:

• Short-term project support.
• Shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Several-week assignments.
• Three-to-six-month projects.
• Longer-term industrial or construction projects.

Workforce requirements will vary depending on individual projects. Successful applicants may be added to our Ready-to-Deploy Workforce Pool and contacted when an opportunity matching their experience, certifications and availability becomes available.