Skilled Labourer

EQ Staffing Solutions is currently building a pool of experienced and safety-conscious Skilled Labourers for upcoming industrial and construction projects throughout Fort McMurray and the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo.

We are looking for candidates who have previous hands-on construction or industrial experience and are comfortable supporting trades, operating tools and completing a variety of skilled site duties with limited supervision.

Employment Type:

Temporary / Project-Based / Casual

Schedule:

Varies by project

Start Dates:
Ongoing / Based on Project Requirements

• Supporting carpenters, concrete crews and other skilled trades.
• Measuring, cutting and preparing construction materials.
• Operating common hand and power tools safely.
• Assisting with concrete preparation, placement and site work.
• Performing demolition, material preparation and installation support.
• Loading, unloading and staging materials and equipment.
• Assisting with basic construction, assembly and repair work.
• Performing site preparation and cleanup.
• Following drawings, measurements or instructions provided by supervisors when required.
• Identifying and reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Following all company and site-specific safety procedures.
• Completing other skilled labour and site support duties as assigned.

• Previous industrial, commercial or construction labour experience is required.
• Experience working alongside skilled trades is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable using common hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the shift.
• Strong understanding of construction-site safety practices.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work effectively as part of a crew.
• Ability to follow instructions while also working independently when required.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Flexibility to work different shifts and project schedules.
• Appropriate PPE as required by the project.

• CSTS.
• CSO.
• H2S Alive.
• Fall Protection.
• Confined Space.
• WHMIS.
• Standard First Aid.
• Additional project or site-specific certifications.
• Applicants do not necessarily need to hold every certification listed above. Requirements will vary by project.

• Short-term project support.
• Shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Several-week assignments.
• Three-to-six-month projects.
• Longer-term industrial or construction projects.

Workforce requirements will vary depending on individual projects. Successful applicants may be added to our Ready-to-Deploy Workforce Pool and contacted when an opportunity matching their experience, certifications and availability becomes available.