- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 80 to 100 hours bi-weekly
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
Work site environment
OutdoorsAt heightsNoisyDusty
Work setting
Urban areaVarious locationsRural areaConstruction siteResidential constructionRenovationDemolitionConstructionCommercial
Tasks
Load, unload and transport construction materialsErect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricadesAssist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofsLevel earth to fine grade specificationsAssist in demolishing buildingsClean and pile salvaged materialsRemove rubble and other debris at construction sitesHelp tradespersons, apprentices and other workers as directedWork with minimal supervisionMeasure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materialsBuild foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systemsInstall metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools
Equipment and machinery experience
Reciprocating sawsCircular sawsConcrete sawsJackhammersAir gunsNail gunsDrillsSledgehammerHand tools
Construction specialization
Residential
Transportation/travel information
Own transportationOwn vehicleValid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentWork under pressureTight deadlinesRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsAttention to detailCombination of sitting, standing, walkingBending, crouching, kneeling
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
ToolsSteel-toed safety bootsCellular phone
Personal suitability
AccurateDependabilityEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationFlexibilityReliabilityTeam playerHardworkingPunctuality
Screening questions
Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you currently a student?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you live near the job location?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?
Employment terms options
Early morning
Employment terms options
EveningFlexible hoursMorningNightDayWeekendOvertime available
Financial benefits
Bonus
Other benefits
Learning/training paid by employerTeam building opportunities
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
