Skilled Labourer

Rockport Group; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rockport Commercial in Winnipeg, MB is seeking dependable Skilled Labourers for our internal construction team. You’ll support multi-family apartment projects, working with carpenters, framers, and drywallers to keep sites moving efficiently.

Ideal candidates bring proven construction site experience, understand safety practices, and demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic. Local projects mean you’re home every night with steady hours and room for advancement.

Qualifications

• Experience on active commercial or residential construction sites.
• Solid knowledge of job site safety practices and tool operation.
• Team-first attitude, punctual and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Site Support & Preparation: assist carpenters, framers, and drywallers with material handling, layout prep, and staging materials across multi-unit structures.
• Tool Operations: safely operate hand and power tools (drills, saws, grinders, pneumatic tools).
• Site Maintenance & Safety: keep units and job sites clean, organized, and safe.
• Material Management: unload, move, and organize heavy building materials; ensure inventory is accessible to trades.
• Trade Collaboration: work with other site teams to keep project phases ahead of schedule.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Vision insurance

Why Rockport Commercial?

The construction market is full of instability, but Rockport Commercial does things differently. We manage our own massive internal project pipeline completely from the ground up. When you join our crew, you get:

• Zero Layoffs & 100% Stability: No seasonal slowdowns. Enjoy steady, full-time hours 12 months a year.


• One Unified Team: We run our trades under one roof. No toxic finger-pointing—just an efficient crew working toward the same goal.


• Discounted Apartment Rates: Get exclusive, discounted rental rates on the modern buildings we build and manage right here in Winnipeg.


• Fast-Track Career Growth: We notice and reward speed, precision, and dedication. Hard work leads to rapid promotions into specialized trades, Foreman, or leadership paths.


• 100% Winnipeg Work: No out-of-town travel or hotel rooms. Every single project is local so you are home every night.


• Great Culture: Leave the attitudes at the gate. Enjoy an energetic, supportive crew with regular team events.

About the Role

We are looking for dependable, hardworking Skilled Labourers to join our internal construction team. In this role, you won't just be sweeping floors—you will be a critical part of our high-production multi-family apartment projects across Winnipeg. You will work alongside our trade crews, taking on diverse, hands-on tasks that keep our job sites moving efficiently. This is the perfect position for someone who already has a solid foundation in construction and wants to build a long-term career with one company.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Support & Preparation: Assist carpenters, framers, and drywallers with material handling, layout prep, and staging materials across multi-unit structures.


• Tool Operations: Safely and efficiently operate a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, grinders, pneumatic tools).


• Site Maintenance & Safety: Take initiative in keeping individual units and broader job sites clean, organized, and running safely.


• Material Management: Unload, move, and organize heavy building materials, ensuring site inventory is secure and accessible to the trade teams.


• Trade Collaboration: Work productively alongside other site teams in a fast-paced environment to keep project phases ahead of schedule.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience working on active commercial or residential construction sites (apartment build experience is a major asset).


• Knowledge: Strong understanding of general job site safety practices, tool operation, and basic building materials.


• Mindset: Someone who shows up on time every day, takes pride in a clean and safe job site, and brings a team-first attitude.

What You’ll Need

• Mobility: A valid Manitoba driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to travel to various job sites within Winnipeg.


• Physical Capabilities: The ability to lift 50+ lbs consistently, stand for extended periods, and work safely on ladders, scaffolding, and at heights.


• Gear: Your own personal PPE (CSA-approved steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety vest) and basic hand tools.