Skilled Labourer – Civil Construction (Travel Required)

BAAC Construction Inc; Fox Creek; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily LOA (Living Out Allowance)

Extended health care

Dental care

Vision care

Disability insurance

Overtime pay

Paid time off

Company events and celebrations

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

BAAC Construction Inc. is seeking a Skilled Labourer to support municipal and industrial underground utility projects in Fox Creek, Alberta.

The role focuses on water, sewer, storm sewer installation, trenching, and site servicing tasks with a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of water and sewer construction experience, are physically fit, and can work outdoors in varied weather.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil construction experience.
• Minimum 3 years of water and sewer construction experience.
• Experience around underground utilities and excavation activities.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Ability to work a rotational schedule in Fox Creek, Alberta.
• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions; strong trench safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and underground utility systems.
• Perform pipe installation, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and utility tie-ins.
• Assist excavation crews and work safely around trenching operations.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, grades, and utility locates.
• Install manholes, catch basins, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructure.
• Perform grading, site preparation, restoration, and cleanup activities.
• Safely operate hand tools, compactors, pumps, and small equipment.
• Support operators, forepersons, pipe crews, and survey personnel.
• Assist with utility daylighting and crossing exposures.
• Complete daily safety documentation and hazard assessments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite.
• Ensure work complies with project specs and quality standards.

Skills

Civil construction

Water & sewer

Excavation

Trench safety

Communication

Teamwork

Safety

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Job description

About BAAC

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

Benefits

• Daily Living Out Allowance paid each day worked outside of Calgary.
• Extended health care (100% employer-paid coverage)
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Disability insurance
• Overtime pay
• Paid time off
• Company events and birthday celebrations
• Career advancement opportunities into Lead Hand, Operator, Foreperson, and Supervisor positions.

Position Summary

The Skilled Labourer plays a critical role in supporting civil construction operations related to water, sewer, storm, and underground utility infrastructure. The successful candidate will have previous experience working on municipal or industrial underground utility projects and possess a strong understanding of excavation, pipe installation, grading, and site servicing activities.

**A minimum of 3 years of water and sewer construction experience is required for this position.**

The successful candidate will be safety-focused, reliable, physically fit, and capable of working in a fast-paced construction environment.

Please note this position is for a remote project located in Fox Creek, Alberta, with daily Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and underground utility systems
• Perform pipe installation, bedding, backfilling, compaction, and utility tie-ins
• Assist excavation crews and work safely around trenching operations
• Read and interpret construction drawings, grades, and utility locates
• Install manholes, catch basins, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructure
• Perform grading, site preparation, restoration, and cleanup activities
• Safely operate hand tools, compaction equipment, pumps, and small construction equipment
• Support operators, forepersons, pipe crews, and survey personnel
• Assist with utility daylighting and crossing exposures
• Complete daily safety documentation and hazard assessments
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite
• Ensure work is completed according to project specifications and quality standards

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil construction experience
• Minimum 3 years of water and sewer construction experience
• Experience working around underground utility construction and excavation activities
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• Ability to work a rotational schedule in Fox Creek, Alberta
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Strong understanding of trench safety and underground construction practices
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity
• Class 5 License with ability to safely tow trailers and equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Class 3 Driver's License
• Ground Disturbance Level II
• CSTS 2020
• Standard First Aid & CPR
• H2S Alive
• Confined Space Entry
• Traffic Control / Flagger Certification
• Experience operating skid steers, compactors, loaders, or excavators
• Experience working on municipal infrastructure projects