Labourer
I like variety in my work. My duties can change daily depending on the job and the site I’m working on.
Labourers use diverse skills in a variety of construction activities, including preparing construction sites, moving equipment and materials, installing water and sewer lines, operating hand tools, often working with concrete, and cleaning up finished sites. They are essential in assisting many other trades on site.
You are looking for variety on the job.
You like working with your hands and with machines.
You are comfortable working at heights and in diverse weather.
Labourer Testimonials
Alex
Dalton
Sadjo
Tara
Responsibilities
- Perform various duties involving lifting, carrying tool use and machinery management
- Install and remove scaffolding, ramps and barricades at construction site
- Assist heavy equipment operators in securing and guiding movement of equipment
- Level earth to grade specifications
- Assist in demolishing buildings
- Mix, pour and spread concrete and asphalt
- Help align pipes and other activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
- Operate pneumatic hammers and tampers
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites
Key Skills & Attributes
(technical training and on the job)
- Numeracy, reading, communication, problem-solving
- Physical fitness
- Ability to work in high places
- Ability to work outdoors in diverse weather
- Ability to work in a collaborative environment
- Experience using power tools & machinery
Entrance Requirements
Apprenticeship Program:
Includes technical training, on-the-job training and exam. Journeyperson certificate awarded after successful completion. As an apprentice, you also earn while you learn.
Hourly Pay
Contact the local union for more information on hourly pay, benefits, pensions and more.
Construction workers needed!
380,500
Construction workers needed by 2034*
*According to BuildForce Canada
Did you know?
Labourers are a backbone to construction, working on tasks that help work run smoothly on job sites.
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