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Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can't do it safely, we don't do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We're passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement - driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We're always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity? 

Faster.Smarter.Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is ready to become Canada's #1 utility construction provider and we're looking for a Utility Labour/General Labour to help us get there!

Reporting to the appropriate site supervisor, the Utility Labour/General Labour will be responsible to ensure the achievement of general and specific project requirements. Opportunities for this position are available in Scarborough.

What You'll Do Here:  

• Prepare and clean up construction sites.
• Move materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation, and compaction activities.
• Handle and distribute construction materials (e.g. load and unload vehicles with supplies, equipment, and construction materials; move tools, equipment, and construction materials to and from work areas; remove rubble and other debris).
• Excavate, backfill, and compact subgrade (e.g. move and level earth using shovels and rakes, operate pneumatic tampers).
• Assemble shoring and barricades at construction sites.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Repetitive movement.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuously changing work tasks.
• Ability to work a significant number of hours throughout the day.
• Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25kg.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Experience working in a similar role within the industry.
• Physical strength and stamina.
• Manual dexterity.
• A safety-conscious attitude.
• The ability to work with others in a team.
• Ability to use stairs, ladders, and climb over rough terrain.
• Ability to work long hours per day sometimes in rough weather conditions.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon's AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.