The Labourer performs tasks involving physical labour at commercial/institutional construction sites and operates a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment to assist other site personnel.

Functional Responsibilities

- Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations, following secure work practices and procedures at all times

- Learn and participate in Lean practices and processes, with the goal of continual improvement and reduction of waste

- Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards

- Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas

- Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades required at construction sites

- Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers, and glaziers in construction activities

- Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operator to guide them in moving equipment, and provide assistance in other activities

- Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using appropriate tools

- Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment

- Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors, and pumps

- Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment

- Direct traffic at or near construction sites

- Perform other activities at construction sites as directed

Working Conditions





- Construction environment (regularly working near moving mechanical parts/equipment and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, exposure to dust, asphalt, and noise)

- Working with various tools and construction materials

- Lifting, pulling or pushing, carrying, and manipulating objects of up to 50 lbs

- Walking and standing for long periods of time

- Bending, crouching, and crawling

- Climbing ladders and working at heights

- Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (e.g. hard hat, safety boots, etc.)

- Additional hazards associated with the construction industry

- Driving a company vehicle and/or operating equipment

Qualifications

- Understands and adheres to all safety policies and procedures

- Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods, and the tools required in various construction processes

- Able to follow direction from supervisor, work independently, and complete daily activities according to work schedule

- Able to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labour under adverse field conditions

- Willing to work out of town if/when required

Education/Licenses

- Certificate(s) required to operate applicable equipment

- Able to obtain security clearances if required for project

- Registered as an Apprentice Carpenter preferred

Experience

- At least one (1) year of experience working on a commercial/institutional construction site

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