Skilled Labourer - Heavy Civil & Earthworks

Ledcor Group; Merritt; On-site; CAD 3,728,000 - 5,590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Travel allowance

Living Out Allowance (LOA)

Job summary

Ledcor Group is hiring skilled Labourers for a major mine life expansion project near Logan Lake, BC. You will support earthworks, heavy equipment and carpentry crews, performing general labour tasks and acting as a spotter to ensure safe site operations.

The role requires experience in heavy civil construction or earthworks, and you will work 14 days on, 7 days off with day and night shift options. Benefits include extended health coverage and competitive wages.

Qualifications

• Experience on heavy civil, earthworks, pipeline, mining or industrial construction projects.
• Experience spotting for heavy equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with excavation, backfill, grading and compaction is an asset.
• Experience supporting carpentry, concrete or formwork crews is an asset.
• Able to follow hand signals, radio comms and directions from operators.
• Experience using common construction hand and power tools.
• Physically capable of demanding work including lifting and uneven terrain.
• Must provide government-issued photo ID.
• Must pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Valid CSTS-09, CSTS-2020 or CSO ticket.
• Must complete all project-specific orientations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general labour support to earthworks, heavy equipment and carpentry crews.
• Act as spotter for heavy equipment operators to ensure safe movement.
• Assist with earthworks activities including excavation and backfilling.
• Support carpenters with concrete and formwork tasks.
• Assist with excavation and work around trenches and earthworks areas.
• Install and maintain barricades, signage and site controls.
• Perform hand digging, shovelling and other physical tasks.
• Move construction materials, tools and equipment as needed.
• Operate small hand and power tools as required.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Identify and communicate site hazards to supervisors and crew.

Skills

Heavy civil construction experience

Spotting for heavy equipment

Earthworks familiarity

Carpentry/concrete support

Ability to understand hand signals

Tools

CSTS-09

CSTS-2020

CSO ticket

Job description

Are you an experienced skilled Labourer looking for an opportunity to work on a major mine life expansion project?

Ledcor is hiring skilled and motivated Labourers to support a significant expansion project near Logan Lake, BC. In this role, you’ll work alongside our earthworks, heavy equipment, and carpentry crews, providing hands-on support to keep construction activities moving safely and efficiently.

We’re looking for individuals with experience in heavy civil construction, earthworks, or pipeline projects who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty and take pride in being a reliable member of the crew.

Join the True Blue Ledcor team!

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Essential Responsibilities

• Provide general labour support to earthworks, heavy equipment, and carpentry crews
• Act as a spotter for heavy equipment operators, helping ensure the safe movement and operation of equipment around workers, structures, excavations, and other site hazards
• Assist Heavy Equipment Operators with earthworks activities including excavation, backfilling, grading, and material placement
• Support carpenters with concrete and formwork activities, including moving materials, site preparation, stripping forms, and general cleanup
• Assist with excavation activities and work around trenches and other active earthworks areas
• Install and maintain barricades, signage, fencing, and other work‑area controls as required
• Perform hand digging, shovelling, raking, compacting, and other physical construction activities
• Assist with the placement and movement of construction materials, tools, and equipment
• Operate small hand and power tools as required
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Identify and communicate site hazards to supervisors and crew members
• Follow directions from supervisors, equipment operators, carpenters, and other trades
• Maintain Ledcor’s high standards for safety, quality, and productivity
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Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Labourer on heavy civil, earthworks, pipeline, mining, or industrial construction projects
• Experience spotting for heavy equipment is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with excavation, backfill, grading, compaction, and general earthworks activities is an asset
• Experience supporting carpentry, concrete, or formwork crews is an asset
• Ability to understand and follow hand signals, radio communication, and directions from Heavy Equipment Operators
• Experience using common construction hand and power tools
• Physically capable of performing demanding work, including lifting, carrying, shovelling, and working on uneven terrain
• Must be able to provide valid government‑issued photo identification
• Must successfully complete pre‑access drug and alcohol testing
• Valid CSTS‑09, CSTS‑2020, or CSO ticket
• Must successfully complete all required project‑specific online orientations

Work Conditions

• Experienced applicants that reside locally and in the surrounding areas will be given priority
• Work schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off
• Day shift and night shift opportunities available
• Extended health benefits provided through CLAC
• Weekly payment of wages
• Travel allowance and Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided for those eligible

Compensation

$27.06 - $40.58 per hour

This is the applicable wage range for this position. Individuals will be assigned a base wage within this range based on trade certification and/or apprenticeship level, industry experience, and work location.

Remote, site‑based positions may be eligible for additional incentives including but not limited to travel and accommodation allowances.

We are committed to the long‑term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full‑scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.