Labourer, Construction, Construction Labor & Trades

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.

• Observe and comply with all health and safety regulations, following safe 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

• 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

• 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

• Certificate(s) required to operate applicable equipment
• Able to obtain security clearances if required for project
• Registered as an Apprentice Carpenter preferred

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