Construction Labourer

NOC: 75110
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Earthworks Contracting

Estimated Working hours: 35-40hr
Wage: $28.50

Job Overview
We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and safety-conscious Construction Labourer to join our team. The successful candidate will assist with various construction and heavy civil projects while working in a physically demanding outdoor environment. The ideal applicant must be flexible, reliable, and willing to work extended hours, weekends, and remote job sites as required.

• Perform general construction labour duties on commercial, industrial, and civil construction projects.
• Load, unload, and transport construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist skilled tradespersons and heavy equipment operators.
• Dig trenches, backfill excavations, and compact materials.
• Clean and prepare construction sites before, during, and after work.
• Operate hand tools and small power tools safely.
• Install and remove temporary barricades, fencing, and traffic control devices.
• Assist with concrete work, grading, landscaping, and site preparation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Perform other labour-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 6–7 months of recent construction labour experience.
• Physically fit and capable of performing repetitive manual labour.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 LB on a regular basis.
• Comfortable standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work at remote job sites and live in remote camp accommodations when required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s licence and have access to a reliable personal vehicle for transportation to job sites.
• Willingness to work weekends, on-call shifts, and extended shifts exceeding 12 hours when operational requirements demand.
• Strong work ethic, punctuality, and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Physically demanding environment involving lifting, carrying, bending, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements.
• Travel to different project locations, including remote communities and work camps, may be required.
• Overtime and extended work hours may be required depending on project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• WHMIS certification (asset).
• Standard First Aid/CPR certification (asset).
• Construction Safety Training (asset).
• Experience working on heavy civil, road construction, utility, or infrastructure projects is considered an asset.