Crew Member – Labourer
Our Labourers are responsible for manual tasks on commercial, residential, or industrial construction/maintenance sites. They assist with tasks such as loading and unloading materials, digging, mixing concrete, erecting scaffolding/pallet racking, and supporting skilled tradespeople. Their daily duties may vary based on business needs, and they report to their Crew Leader.
Job Description:
Full time (35h+/week)
Night shifts
Occasional daytime shifts
Occasional weekend shifts
Permanent position with probation period
Responsibilities:
Assist Tradespeople: Support skilled tradespeople such as welders, carpenters, electricians, or plumbers by completing tasks as needed.
Material Handling: Load, unload, transport, and properly place materials at work areas.
Site Preparation: Prepare construction sites by clearing debris, digging trenches, leveling ground, and setting up scaffolding/pallet racking or barricades.
Demolition: Assist with demolition work, including removing materials and sorting debris.
Operate Equipment: Use basic tools like shovels and wheelbarrows, and occasionally light machinery.
General Maintenance: Clean work areas, maintain equipment, and ensure a safe, organized environment.
Follow Instructions: Work independently and as part of a team by following supervisor directions.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety procedures and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Physical Demands: Perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, and working in various weather conditions.
Qualifications:
Must be comfortable with working in heights
Detail-oriented and thorough in completing tasks
Safety-conscious and compliant with workplace regulations
Physically fit and capable of performing manual labor
Able to follow instructions precisely and work independently
Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Proactive, self-motivated, calm, and patient under pressure
Driver's licence
Must have own a vehicle
Assets:
Working at heights certification (we may provide certification)
Scissor Lift certification (we may provide certification)
First Aid (we may provide certification)
Most of our work sites are in the Ottawa region with occasional out-of-town jobs.