Role: Construction Labourer (unionized role)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario – on site 5 days/week
Construction Department, Ottawa Division
Employment Type: Full-Time
When it comes to forward-thinking homebuilding and thoughtfully planned communities, Canadians think of Mattamy Homes. And that success is centred on a foundation of excellent people, because our team is as solid as they come. In keeping with the Mattamy Mission of providing The Best Homeowner Experience, the Construction Labourer helps to safely construct new homes which meet the high standards of quality set by the company.
Prepare house for next trade as required including cutting concrete, covering floors, scraping floors, straw placement and removal and stripping floors.
On a daily basis, collect and dispose of debris at construction site, placing it in appropriate designated places, while ensuring compliance with waste recycling programs.
Ensure driveways are cut, stone is ordered and that patio slabs are installed on each lot.
Make sure houses are graded and safe for the bricklayer trades to work; ensure footings and walls ready for inspection.
Ensure availability of temporary heat for inside trades (tile setters, tapers, etc.).
Locate water boxes (dig up and repair) and ensure water turned on for each house; includes ensuring water boxes are raised and marked for sod.
Address any complaints or inquiries forwarded by homeowners.




No formal education is required although any training related to construction skills would be an asset.
Good customer service skills.
Bonus points
Experience in residential building or related construction industry.
Experience dealing with tools and machinery, includes machine skills – rough grading, digging hydro, gas trenching, water boxes, backhoe operation, etc.
Successful applicants will be required to become a member of Carpenters Union Local 93 in good standing. Compensation and benefits will be in accordance with the collective agreement, which includes a wage range of $19.81 (Apprentice) - $33.01 (Journeyperson) and benefits through Carpenters 93.
Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In Canada, our communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton.
Diversity and inclusion are important to the work we do to support our homebuyers, colleagues, and communities. Mattamy Homes Canada is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities. Mattamy companies may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support our hiring process, including to help screen or assess candidates along the way. These tools work behind the scenes, while people remain at the heart of every hiring decision.

📌 Temporary Construction Labourer (Ottawa)
🏢 Mattamy Homes
📍 Ottawa