Government of Canada - Western

general construction labourer


Pay22.00 / hour
LocationVancouver/British Columbia
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 44215452

      Overview

      Languages

      English

      Education

      • No degree, certificate or diploma

      Experience

      Will train

      On site

      Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

      Work site environment

      • Outdoors
      • At heights
      • Noisy
      • All weather conditions

      Work setting

      • Various locations
      • High-rise building construction sites
      • Construction site
      • Landscape contractor

      Responsibilities

      Tasks

      • Load, unload and transport construction materials
      • Perform pre-operational inspection
      • Read blueprints to determine work requirements
      • Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
      • Level earth to fine grade specifications
      • Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
      • Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
      • Plant bulbs, flowers, shrubs and trees
      • Cut and trim bricks and concrete blocks to specification using hand and power tools

      Credentials

      Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

      • Traffic Control Person (TCP) Certification
      • Traffic Control Signage (TWS) Certification
      • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
      • First Aid Certificate
      • Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
      • Working at heights training

      Experience and specialization

      Type of related experience

      • Landscape construction

      Equipment and machinery experience

      • Bobcats
      • Reciprocating saws
      • Circular saws
      • Concrete saws
      • Mortar and concrete mixers
      • Grinding machine
      • Nail guns
      • Drills
      • Trampers (Jumping Jack)
      • Compactor
      • Sledgehammer
      • Hand tools

      Construction specialization

      • Driveways
      • Industrial, commercial and institutional
      • Residential
      • Poured concrete
      • Irrigation and drainage
      • Retaining walls
      • Interlocking brick

      Additional information

      Transportation/travel information

      • Own transportation
      • Own vehicle
      • Willing to travel
      • Willing to travel regularly
      • Valid driver's licence

      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

      • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
      • More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

      Own tools/equipment

      • Rain gear

      Personal suitability

      • Dependability
      • Excellent oral communication
      • Reliability
      • Team player
      • Hardworking

      Benefits

      Health benefits

      • Dental plan
      • Disability benefits
      • Health care plan
      • Paramedical services coverage
      • Vision care benefits

      Financial benefits

      • Bonus
      • Group insurance benefits
      • Life insurance
      • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

      Long term benefits

      • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

      Other benefits

      • Learning/training paid by employer
      • Team building opportunities
      • Wellness program
  • About the company

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