Construction Labourer - Level 3+

NAC is currently seeking a full-time Labourer, initially based at our Dalewood Water Reclamation Facility project in St. Thomas, ON.

Job Description

• Perform work in accordance with all organizational, provincial and federal health and safety standards and legislation, ensuring highest standard of safety is upheld.
• Perform daily site assessments, including identification of potential work site hazards.
• Prepare work areas for installation, performing all necessary excavation preparation.
• Perform site preparation and clean up duties.
• Manually or through the use of equipment, place materials accurately and according to drawings and/or direction.
• Assist with the placement and stripping of formwork as required.
• Material handling.
• Perform concrete placing and demolition and chipping of concrete.
• Rebar placing, while ensuring the importance of cover as per specifications.
• Maintain organizational services, facilities and equipment.
• Engage in all forms of labouring to assist in the successful completion of construction projects from start to finish.
• Tend to and operate a variety of machines and equipment necessary for the job, including light excavation equipment.
• Assist carpenters and various other trades as necessary.

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience working in the construction industry preferred
• Experience with wood and advanced formwork systems and occasional concrete placement
• Concrete finishing experience is an asset
• Concrete demolition experience
• Some light rigging and hoisting experience
• Ability to read basic drawings an asset
• Ability to take and follow instruction
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Possess leadership qualities
• Excellent attendance and attitude
• Knowledge of safe operation of tools
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Heavy lifting may be required
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Valid WHMIS, Elevated/Aerial Work Platform, Health and Safety Awareness Training for Workers and Working at Heights/Fall Arrest certificates are required
• Skid Steer / Telehandler experience required