Surface Trades Assistant

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Heron Bay; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Incentive

Pension and benefits

Job summary

HMC is seeking a Surface Trades Assistant to provide general labour support to the Surface Maintenance team on mine-site projects. You will assist carpenters with maintenance, repairs, and construction, perform painting and housekeeping tasks, and help with material handling across facilities.

The role reports to the Surface Maintenance Supervisor and requires a Grade 12 diploma, safety awareness, and a valid G-class license.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• Previous experience in general labour, construction or carpentry field. (Preferred)
• Basic familiarity with common hand tools, power tools, and construction materials is an asset; willingness to learn is essential (Required)
• Ability to follow instructions, work cooperatively with tradespeople, and complete a variety of physical tasks safely and efficiently. (Required)
• Good communication, reliability, initiative, and attention to detail. (Required)
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and carrying materials, bending, climbing stairs, and working indoors or outdoors in changing weather conditions with appropriate accommodations where required. (Required)
• Valid G Class Driver’s license. (Required)

Responsibilities

• Assist surface carpenters with routine building maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction projects under appropriate direction and supervision.
• Perform surface preparation and painting tasks which include cleaning, scraping, sanding, masking, priming, and applying coatings as instructed.
• Complete general labour duties such as sweeping, shoveling, debris removal, waste disposal, and cleanup of work areas, buildings, shops, and project sites.
• Load, unload, move, organize, and store construction supplies, tools, equipment, and materials safely.
• Assist with basic grounds, facility, and site upkeep, including seasonal tasks and minor non-trade maintenance activities assigned.
• Support other surface maintenance trades and departments with general labour tasks when operational needs are required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Report observed damage, defects, or unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Inspect work areas for hazards, use required personal protective equipment, and follow safe work procedures, environmental requirements, and site rules.
• Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Job description

The Surface Trades Assistant will provide general labour and hands on support with the Surface Maintenance team by working alongside carpenters on building repairs, construction, upkeep, and improvement projects across the mine site. This position will assist with site preparation, painting, housekeeping, material handling, and other tasks as directed to maintain safe, functional, and well build organized facilities. The Surface Trades Assistant will report to the Surface Maintenance Supervisor and be a part of the Surface Maintenance department.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Drillers and Blasters - surface mining, quarrying, and construction

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $40 hour

Hours/Week: 0

Days of Work: n/a

Closing Date / Apply By: 11/6/2026

Start Date: n/a

Duties

• Assist surface carpenters with routine building maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction projects under appropriate direction and supervision.
• Perform surface preparation and painting tasks which include cleaning, scraping, sanding, masking, priming, and applying coatings as instructed.
• Complete general labour duties such as sweeping, shoveling, debris removal, waste disposal, and cleanup of work areas, buildings, shops, and project sites.
• Load, unload, move, organize, and store construction supplies, tools, equipment, and materials safely.
• Assist with basic grounds, facility, and site upkeep, including seasonal tasks and minor non-trade maintenance activities assigned.
• Support other surface maintenance trades and departments with general labour tasks when operational needs are required.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition. Report observed damage, defects, or unsafe conditions to supervision.
• Inspect work areas for hazards, use required personal protective equipment, and follow safe work procedures, environmental requirements, and site rules.
• Other job duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications

• Completed Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent. (Required)
• Previous experience in general labour, construction or carpentry field. (Preferred)
• Basic familiarity with common hand tools, power tools, and construction materials is an asset; willingness to learn is essential (Required)
• Ability to follow instructions, work cooperatively with tradespeople, and complete a variety of physical tasks safely and efficiently. (Required)
• Good communication, reliability, initiative, and attention to detail. (Required)
• Ability to perform physical work, including lifting and carrying materials, bending, climbing stairs, and working indoors or outdoors in changing weather conditions with appropriate accommodations where required. (Required)
• Valid G Class Driver’s license. (Required)

Core Values:

• Zero Harm: We value health and safety above all else and take personal responsibility and ownership as one team. We protect our people, communities, and the environment in every decision.
• Resilience: Challenges sharped our edge and strengthen our resolve to deliver – no matter the environment.
• Agility: We move with conviction and precision. Our nimbleness allows us to capture opportunity and stay ahead of the curve.
• Performance: We measure ourselves by outcomes – operational financial, and strategic. Results matter more than rhetoric.
• Value Creation: Everything we do must generate lasting value – for our shareholders, employees, partners, and stakeholders alike.
• Owner Mentality: We think and act like owners – accountable for every decision, focused on long-term value creation, and driven by measurable results.
• Discipline: We allocate capital based on data, not emotion. Discipline means challenging old thinking, rejecting complacency, and making bold, evidence-based decisions that drive sustainable growth.

• Salary: $40.00/hour
• Monthly Incentive (Bonus) subject to HMC’s onsite policies
• PRDC also offers a competitive and comprehensive pension and benefits package program.