- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
OutdoorsDusty
Work setting
Various locations
Tasks
Load, unload and transport construction materialsErect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricadesMix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphaltAssist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofsLevel earth to fine grade specificationsPave and rake asphaltAssist in demolishing buildingsClean and pile salvaged materialsPerform routine maintenance workClean up chemical spills and other contaminantsRemove rubble and other debris at construction sitesTend or feed machines or equipment used in constructionDirect traffic at or near construction sitesClimb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
Equipment and machinery experience
JackhammersAir compressorsAir gunsNail gunsDrillsGrinder
Cleaning experience
Siding and eavestroughs
Construction specialization
Industrial, commercial and institutionalResidential
Area of specialization
Siding
Transportation/travel information
Own transportationPublic transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentPhysically demandingTight deadlinesManual dexterityRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loads
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityReliabilityTeam player
Employment terms options
Early morningEvening
Employment terms options
MorningDayWeekend
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Support for newcomers and refugees
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
