general construction labourer

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

At heights

Noisy

Dangerous

Dusty

Work setting

Various locations

Construction site

Tasks

Load, unload and transport construction materials

Perform pre-operational inspection

Read blueprints to determine work requirements

Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades

Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt

Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs

Clean and pile salvaged materials

Perform routine maintenance work

Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites

Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems, and contact tradespersons for major repairs

Perform other routine maintenance jobs such as painting and drywall repair

Install metal stud framing and furring for interior drywall or plaster walls and ceilings, using hand and power tools

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Physically demanding

Manual dexterity

Repetitive tasks

Handling heavy loads

Personal suitability

Dependability

Reliability

Hardworking

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Work Term: Temporary

Work Language: English

Hours: 32 to 40 hours per week