Construction Worker

Employer

Jcrenos & Homes Ltd

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

Igbo

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Measure weight to prepare for rigging and hoisting
• Perform pre-operational inspection
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Instruct apprentices
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist in aligning pipes during pipeline construction
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Assist in demolishing buildings
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance work
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Measure, cut, fit and install drywall sheets
• Conceptualize and design buildings and develop plans describing design specifications, building materials, costs and construction schedules

Supervision

Drywall installers and finishers

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• First Aid Certificate

Equipment and machinery experience

• Screeds
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Concrete saws
• Grinding machine
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Nail guns
• Drills
• Torches
• Chain saw
• Hand tools

Surface preparation experience

Drywall taping/patching

Construction specialization

Residential

Specialization or experience

• Green economy sector
• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Other benefits

Other benefits

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)