Construction Labourer

The Company

Synergy Group of Companies (SGC) is an integrated organization created to provide clients with all of their commercial construction, interior build-out, and real estate investment and development needs. We accomplish this through seven business units that operate in three core divisions: Commercial Buildings, Innerspaces, and SynVest.

Part of SGC’s Commercial Buildings division, Synergy Projects Ltd. (SPL) is an Alberta-based, full-service construction firm specializing in general construction, design-build, and construction management services. SPL is focused on the commercial construction market, including major and structural construction and tenant improvements, and has been in business for 29 years as the original construction arm within SGC.

Job Title: Construction Labourer

Reports to: Site Superintendent or Designate

Summary of Position

Describe the primary purpose of this job.

  • Construction labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities at construction sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

Identify the areas of responsibilities and duties of the job.

  • Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to/around work areas.

  • Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring, and barricades required at construction sites.

  • Mix, pour, and spread materials such as concrete, asphalt, and other construction materials.

  • Assist tradespersons, carpenters, and apprentices in construction/renovation/demolition activities.

  • Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment, and provide assistance in other activities.

  • Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction.

  • Assist in drilling and excavating activities at construction sites.

  • Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel.

  • Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials.

  • Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment.

  • Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators, and tampers as directed.

  • Tend site machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors, pumps, and heaters as directed.

  • Clean up construction debris and remove materials to refuse container.

  • Oil and grease construction mobile powered equipment as directed.

  • Direct traffic at or near construction sites.

  • Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

Decisions and Authority

What kind of authority or decisions can this role make? What kinds of decisions or recommendations are referred to a higher level?

  • Exercise judgment and refer to workers in authority for site decisions that are outside the scope of the assigned task.

Qualifications Required

Describe the typical level of education and specialized fields of study required for this role. 

  • Flag person may require a traffic control certificate.

  • WHMIS training is a requirement.

  • CSTS training is required. Workers without this train can receive it after employment.

  • Other construction certifications would be an asset but are not mandatory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Describe specific technical/specialized skills or experience required to perform this role.

  • Some experience as a general construction labourer may be required.

  • Construction task skills and knowledge would be an asset.

  • Communication skills, ability to speak, read, write, and understand English required.

  • Ability to work as part of a team.

  • An understanding of OH&S and corporate safety policy and procedures is an asset.

Working Conditions

Describe all environmental conditions that affect this position (lifting, bending, exposure to hazardous materials, sitting for extended periods, computer work, etc.).

  • Able to independently travel to assigned job site to meet scheduled hours of work.

  • Year-round construction activities (i.e. summer, fall, winter, and spring conditions).

  • Interior and exterior work environments.

  • There is an expectation that workers will have to work while utilizing the appropriate PPE for the tasks assigned.

  • Workers may be exposed to hazardous environments and expected to handle hazardous materials.

  • Construction tasks are physically demanding and repetitive and include, but are not limited to, the following:

    • Reaching, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, rotating standing, walking climbing, crawling, etc.

    • Forces on the body range in intensity from light to heavy, and duration may be short or for extended periods.

 
 
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