Traine Construction and Development (Traine) is currently seeking an experienced Labourer to join our team in Colwood. As a key member of our team, you will report directly to the Site Superintendent to perform tasks involving physical labour and operate a variety of hand and power tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs tasks involving physical labour at construction projects.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Measures, marks and records openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
• Cleans and prepares construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Erects and dissembles scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Load, unload and identify building materials, machinery and tools and distribute them to the appropriate locations according to project plans and specifications.
• Provide assistance to craft workers such as carpenters, civil team, quality assurance etc.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Other general duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a construction labourer preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid and CPR preferred.
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner if certified
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of appropriate materials, methods and the tools required in various construction processes.
• Strong working mechanical knowledge of machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labour under adverse field conditions.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Use of radio.

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a very competitive salary (based on experience) and a full range of benefits, including:

• Robust performance bonus program
• Opportunities to be involved in life changing charitable projects
• Ranked top 10% Health and Dental plan in Canada
• Ranked top 5% Health and Dental plan in the construction industry
• Investment opportunities in real estate projects
• Professional Development and ongoing training

Traine Construction and Development has been in business for over 20 years; based in Kelowna, BC and working throughout Canada on multi-family residential construction projects for our property management division, Mainline Living, to operate. We create communities that residents are proud to live in and we are proud to operate. From Ontario to British Columbia, Traine prides itself on building excellent multi-family communities and great careers! By joining our team, you'll find yourself working amongst a group of friendly, team-oriented individuals who strive to deliver exceptional results.

This is a site-based position in Colwood, BC.

Salary Range: $25 – 34/hour