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Job Title: Construction Labourer

Job Description

This role involves working as a construction labourer on various civil and formwork projects, supporting carpenters, performing site cleanup, shovelling, demolition, and other hands-on tasks. You will move between sites as needed and work primarily outdoors alongside other labourers and a labourer foreman.

Responsibilities

• Assist carpenters and other tradespeople with day-to-day tasks on civil and formwork projects.
• Perform general site cleanup, including removing debris, sweeping, and maintaining a tidy and safe work area.
• Carry out shovelling, demolition, and other physically demanding labour tasks as required.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to complete assigned duties.
• Move materials and equipment around the site, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs repetitively and carefully.
• Follow directions from the labourer foreman and site supervisors, asking questions when clarification is needed.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
• Support less glamorous but essential site tasks to keep projects running smoothly.
• Communicate clearly with team members to coordinate work and maintain a safe environment.
• Adapt to working on different sites as project needs change.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of construction experience in a labourer or similar role.
• Comfort using a variety of hand and power tools in a construction setting.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively and handle materials safely.
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Experience with general labour tasks such as demolition, shovelling, and site cleanup.
• Capability to follow directions accurately and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Reliable work ethic with a positive attitude and readiness to take on all assigned tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction, formwork, or skilled labour is an asset.
• Experience as a general labourer or skilled labourer on construction sites.
• Comfort working in a rustic environment with limited shelter.
• Willingness to perform less glamorous tasks that are essential to project success.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely around tools, equipment, and other trades.
• Openness to mentorship and learning new skills on the job.

Why Work Here?

You will join a feedback-driven environment that supports learning and continuous improvement, with mentorship available to help you grow your skills and advance your construction career. The role offers extended benefits and eligibility for a 3% RRSP contribution after one year of employment, supporting your long-term financial well-being. Some overtime opportunities may arise, and the organization can sign off on hours, which is valuable if you are working toward future certifications or requirements.

Work Environment

You will work primarily outdoors on civil and formwork construction sites, performing cleanup and labour tasks alongside other labourers and a labourer foreman. The environment is rustic with limited shelter, and you will be exposed to the elements in various weather conditions. The role involves regular use of hand and power tools and requires frequent lifting, carrying, and physical activity throughout the day. There is ample parking available in the area, and you will need to communicate well and take direction effectively to contribute to a safe, efficient, and collaborative worksite.

This is a Contract position based out of Burnaby, BC.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

This is a fully onsite position in Burnaby,BC.

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de l’aviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons l’expertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de l’industrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers l’Amérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions d’affaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco:
Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA):
Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.