Government of Canada - Atlantic

construction labourer and helper


Pay20.00 / hour
LocationIngonish Beach/Nova Scotia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 40383572

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      1 year to less than 2 years

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      Work site environment

      • Outdoors
      • At heights
      • Confined spaces
      • Noisy
      • Dusty
      • Cold/refrigerated
      • Hot

      Work setting

      • Staff accommodation provided
      • Rural area
      • Construction site

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Load, unload and transport construction materials
      • Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
      • Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
      • Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

      Experience and specialization

      Equipment and machinery experience

      • Bobcats
      • Concrete vibrators
      • Screeds
      • Power-driven floats
      • Reciprocating saws
      • Circular saws
      • Concrete saws
      • Mortar and concrete mixers
      • Grinding machine
      • Chippers
      • Air compressors
      • Air guns
      • Nail guns
      • Drills
      • Trampers (Jumping Jack)
      • Torches
      • Small front end loaders
      • Chain saw
      • Compactor
      • Forklift
      • Sledgehammer
      • Hand tools

      Additional information

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation
      • Public transportation is not available

      Work conditions and physical capabilities

      • Fast-paced environment
      • Work under pressure
      • Physically demanding
      • Tight deadlines
      • Manual dexterity
      • Repetitive tasks
      • Handling heavy loads
      • Attention to detail
      • Hand-eye co-ordination
      • Overtime required
      • Sound discrimination

      Weight handling

      • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Steel-toed safety boots
      • Gloves

      Personal suitability

      • Accurate
      • Client focus
      • Dependability
      • Efficient interpersonal skills
      • Flexibility
      • Reliability
      • Team player
      • Hardworking

      Benefits

      Other benefits

      • Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
      • Free parking available
      • On-site amenities
      • On-site housing options
      • Team building opportunities
      • Parking available
      • Wellness program
  • About the company