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Averton is an experienced and award-winning homebuilder, community developer and construction management company and were looking to add aSite Labourer to the Construction Team in our Edmonton office.

The Site Labourer performs many of the general site maintenance tasks necessary to support the ongoing workings of a construction site. Accountable to both the Construction Manager and Site Supervisor, the Site Labourer will complete various tasks across a residential construction site at our Midtown project in St. Albert, Alberta working closely with the Site Supervisor and project teams.

As a Site Labourer, you will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare and ensure areas are ready for trades to work in
• Perform daily site maintenance tasks to ensure the site is clean and areas are safe
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required - hard hat, goggles, safety shoes, vest, ear plugs etc.
• Cleaning areas of debris and placing in trash receptacles
• Helping to maintain a clean jobsite, trailer and any private or public spaces
• Loading and unloading of materials and move materials to work areas manually and/or utilizing equipment provided
• Maintain inventory of required site material as it relates to labourer duties
• Sweeping of work areas inside the residential units as well as exterior areas and general housekeeping
• Maintain walkways to ensure they are free from debris along with entry and exit points
• Clearing snow and placing salt on walkways as well as stairways, porches and construction office surroundings
• Other manual jobs as required such as guard rails and other safety related issues
• Traffic control
• Able and willing to follow instruction from supervisors
• Must be punctual and reliable
  

We will be looking for the following:

• General knowledge of, and familiarity with, a residential construction site
• Basic knowledge of safety regulations including AHSA & WHMIS
• Experience working on a residential construction site
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Ability to do physical labour and other strenuous physical tasks

Working Conditions:

• Primarily a typical site environment located in St. Albert, Alberta
• Often working outdoors, however some work may be indoors in unfinished or finished structures
• Exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures when working outdoors
• Exposure to contaminants such as fumes from paints or sealants
• Exposure to hazardous equipment - there is some possibility of moderate injury
• Occasionally work in very bright or very dim lighting conditions
• Exposure to hazardous situations that produce cuts or minor burns
• Occasional exposure to whole body vibration such as jackhammer use
• Usually work close to others - typically within a few feet

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequesntly
• Sitting most of the time
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting and talking
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting and handling
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending and crouching
• Rarely requires climbing

Certifications:

• Must possess the following certifications and/or available to complete the following certifications and any others as may be deemed required by Averton or any other governing authority:
  • WHMIS
  • Working at Heights
  • Violence and Harassment Awareness
  • First Aid & CP

Why Averton:

• A competitive salary
• Our commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with our stakeholders, partners and homeowners forms the foundation of everything we do
• We invest time and resources at every stage of development, both in our project development and in our people

To Apply:

Please upload your resume. Once your resume is uploaded, you will receive an automated message to ensure your resume has been received. From there, our Hiring Managers will review your resume and reach out for an initial phone interview if selected. From this point, we will bring you in for an in-person interview and give you an opportunity to meet our team.

Thank you so much for applying!