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.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- 1+ years of experience as a general construction labourer
- Registered as an Apprentice Carpenter preferred
- Able to obtain security clearances if required for project

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Understands and adheres to safety policies and procedures
- Able to follow directions of supervisor
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding role subject to inclement weather
- Comfortable using hand and power tools and operating construction equipment
- Able to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations
- 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 setting (regularly working near moving mechanical parts 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 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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Company events

Experience:

- Construction Labourer: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Labourer (Edmonton)
🏢 Jen-Col Construction
📍 Edmonton