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You must live in Red Deer or Sylvan Lake area
Whitson Construction is currently accepting resumes at this time for Skilled Labourer for work in Red Deer/Sylvan Lake area.

Project:

- Pump Station Decommissioning, and transition of pumping capacity to another pump station.

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday, 8-10 hours a day
- Must be flexible to work a split shift, overtime, weekends or holidays to accommodate business needs.

Location: Sylvan Lake Are. Must have a vehicle to get to work

Duties:

- Participate in confined space watch and/or confined space entry as required, following all safety protocols.
- Perform manual demolition, site clearing, trenching, and ground prep using hand and power tools.
- Assist with formwork, placing rebar, mixing, pouring, and finishing concrete as required.
- Excavate, backfill, and compact soil using appropriate tools or small equipment.
- Load, unload, and organize construction materials and tools; assist in staging materials for crews.
- Operate or assist with operation of light equipment (e.g. plate tampers, jackhammers, cut-off saws, etc.); support safe operation of larger equipment by spotting or signaling.
- Direct vehicle and equipment movement on site to ensure safe operations in congested areas.
- Maintain clean and organized job sites; remove debris and hazards to ensure safety and productivity.
- Consistently follow all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) legislation, site-specific safety plans, and Whitson’s policies and procedures.
- Work closely with site supervisor, subcontractors, and other labourers to complete daily tasks efficiently.
- Perform other duties as assigned in response to project needs or site conditions.

Qualification:

- Must have a minimum of 2-3 year experience as a construction labourer




- Confined Space Watch experience considered an asset
- Equipment operation including Telehandler considered and asset
- Basic Rigging Skills considered an asset
- Valid Drivers License, with a clean 3-year driving history

Requirements:

- Ability to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test. The test includes legal drugs (Cannabis/THC) and illegal drugs
- Ability to provide a clear criminal record check (when required)
- Must have of able to obtain CSTS 2020 and WHMIS 2015 Certification
- Additional training considered an asset: Confined Space Entry and Monitoring, H2S Alive, Fall Protection
- Previous experience wearing a respirator considered an asset: Half/Full Masks, SCBA, SABA
- Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools

Working Conditions:

- Ability to stand, bend, crouch, kneel, reach, and climb for long periods of time.
- Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Expected to handle noise and vibrations on the job.
- Ability to handle noise and vibrations on the job Working outdoors in rain, shine or snow. You'll need to thrive in diverse weather environments

Perks and Pay:

- Competitive Hourly Rates
- Vacation Pay
- Comprehensive Health and Dental
- RRSP Matching
- Program Profit Share Program
- Health and Wellness Program
- Boot Allowance Program
- Training Reimbursement

About Us:
Whitson Construction is a professional general contractor specializing in commercial, institutional and infrastructure construction. We provide innovative and top-quality construction solutions to our clients while creating an employee and safety culture that promotes opportunity, growth and protection of our people and the environment.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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📌 Sylvan/Red Deer- Construction Skilled Labourer (Sylvan Lake)
🏢 Whitson Construction
📍 Sylvan Lake