Skilled Labourer – Civil Construction

Position: Skilled Labourer – Civil Construction (Travel Required)
11330 70 Street Southeast, Calgary, AB, T2C 4Y3

About BAAC
BAAC is one of Canada's fastest-growing infrastructure companies, specializing in civil construction, underground utilities, and infrastructure projects across Western Canada. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, BAAC delivers the essential infrastructure that supports growing communities and future development.

We are currently seeking experienced Skilled Labourers to join our Civil Construction team in Fox Creek, Alberta. This position is focused on water and sewer infrastructure construction and is ideal for individuals looking to build a long-term career with a growing organization.

Please note this position is for a remote project located in Fox Creek, Alberta, with daily Living Out Allowance (LOA) provided.

Benefits

Daily Living Out Allowance paid each day worked outside of Calgary.

Extended health care (100% employer-paid coverage)

Dental care

Vision care

Disability insurance

Overtime pay

Paid time off

Company events and birthday celebrations

Career advancement opportunities into Lead Hand, Operator, Foreperson, and Supervisor positions.

Position Summary
The Skilled Labourer plays a critical role in supporting civil construction operations related to water, sewer, storm, and underground utility infrastructure. The successful candidate will have previous experience working on municipal or industrial underground utility projects and possess a strong understanding of excavation, pipe installation, grading, and site servicing activities.

A minimum of 3 years of water and sewer construction experience is required for this position.

The successful candidate will be safety-focused, reliable, physically fit, and capable of working in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the installation of water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and underground utility systems

Perform pipe installation, bedding, back filling, compaction, and utility tie-ins

Assist excavation crews and work safely around trenching operations

Read and interpret construction drawings, grades, and utility locates

Install manholes, catch basins, valves, hydrants, and related infrastructure

Perform grading, site preparation, restoration, and cleanup activities

Safely operate hand tools, compaction equipment, pumps, and small construction equipment

Support operators, forepersons, pipe crews, and survey personnel

Assist with utility day lighting and crossing exposures

Complete daily safety documentation and hazard assessments

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite

Ensure work is completed according to project specifications and quality standards

Requirements & Qualifications
Mandatory Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of civil construction experience

Minimum 3 years of water and sewer construction experience

Experience working around underground utility construction and excavation activities

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Clean Driver's Abstract

Ability to work a rotational schedule in Fox Creek, Alberta

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Strong understanding of trench safety and underground construction practices

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity

Class 5 License with ability to safely tow trailers and equipment

Preferred Qualifications

Class 3 Driver's License

Ground Disturbance Level II

CSTS 2020

Standard First Aid & CPR

H2S Alive

Confined Space Entry

Traffic Control / Flagger Certification

Experience operating skid steers, compactors, loaders, or excavators

Experience working on municipal infrastructure projects