Labourer, Civil

Mainland is hiring! We are looking for a skilled Labourer to join our Civil team.

The Mainland Group of Companies, is a multidisciplinary construction service provider specializing in all civil works, excavation, shoring and energy works such as site services, residential subdivisions, roads, highways, bridges, natural gas pipelines, commercial site development and large industrial infrastructure projects.

At Mainland, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to attracting, developing, recognizing and retaining talented employees, and offer a fun, respectful and supportive working environment. Our dedicated team is hardworking, personable, and passionate about safety and delivering quality results.

The Civil Labourer is responsible for ensuring that the sites are well organized, clean, tidy and that the crews have everything they need to get the job done.

• Work safely in a construction site and promote a safe work environment adhering to safety policies and procedures including participation in safety meetings
• Responsible for the general maintenance and support of the civil sites
• Loading and unloading material and equipment
• Placing and rolling out turf, general assistance with landscaping and fencing
• Shoveling, raking out gravel and/or topsoil
• Assisting the pipe crew with cutting wood, pipe, and ensuring crews have supplies
• Help maintain equipment and promptly report any maintenance issues
• Keeping a positive safety attitude and ensuring hazards are eliminated
• Maintain quality results of work

• Previous construction experience
• Civil experience a definite asset
• A positive attitude and a strong team mentality - willingness to learn and support the crews where needed
• First aid, confined space, and fall protection training is an asset
• Good communications ability, able to work with variety of individuals
• Understand safety and how to communicate safety issues as they arise
• Must be physically fit, able to spend most or all of shift standing, walking, lifting, carrying, and working hands-on in an outdoor environment in all types of weather
• Flexible with hours worked, including overtime and weekend work as needed
• Willingness to learn and have a good work ethic

• Unionized base wage of $40.77 per hour (wage subject to negotiation based on candidate's experience), plus 12.5% of gross earnings for vacation / statutory holiday pay.
• Union wages and benefits
• Training and developmental opportunities
• Strong emphasis on safety

Please, no unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you. Only local candidates will be considered.