trades helper - construction

Anvil West Construction Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Anvil West Construction Ltd. is seeking a trades helper to support on-site activities in Vancouver, BC. The role requires no formal education and offers on-the-job training. The position is permanent, full-time, with day shifts and on-site work at a construction location.

The worker will assist with material handling, basic formwork, concreting tasks and general site cleanup. Safety boots are required; the job pays $25.50 per hour for 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Education: No degree, certificate or diploma.
• Work site environment: Outdoors. Noisy. Hot.
• No experience (will train).
• Employment terms: Day.
• Green job: Involves tasks leading to positive environmental outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades.
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites.
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs.
• Pave and rake asphalt.
• Assist in demolishing buildings.
• Clean and pile salvaged materials.
• Perform routine maintenance work.
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants.
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Job details

trades helper - construction

Posted on August 20, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Anvil West Construction Ltd.

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work site environment: Outdoors. Noisy. Hot. Work setting: Remote location. Various locations. Construction site.

Tasks: Load, unload and transport construction materials. Clean and lubricate cranes. Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades. Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt. Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites. Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs. Pave and rake asphalt. Assist in demolishing buildings. Clean and pile salvaged materials. Perform routine maintenance work. Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants. Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability: Flexibility. Team player. Hardworking.

Experience: No experience (will train). Employment terms options: Day.

Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

• Location 630 W 18th Ave Vancouver , BC V5Z 1V8
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 25.50 HOUR hourly / 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3649632

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

No experience (will train)

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

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The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net‑zero target.

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Remote location
• Various locations
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Clean and lubricate cranes
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock on construction sites
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Pave and rake asphalt
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Hardworking

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-10

Important notice:

This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.