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Construction Labourer

  • Ostrea Lake, NS, Canada

Full-time

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Original job description

You’ll be part of a small, tight-knit construction team responsible for building floating docks, floats, and assisting in the construction of a new facility that will house ongoing operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys physical work, learning new skills, and contributing to projects that have visible, lasting impact.

  • Support the build-out of a new construction facility, including framing, material handling, and general labour tasks.
  • Measure, cut, and prepare lumber, hardware, and other building materials.
  • Operate basic hand and power tools safely (drills, saws, impact drivers, etc.).
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe worksite.
  • Load, unload, and move materials and equipment.
  • Work collaboratively with the construction lead and team members to complete daily tasks and meet project timelines.
  • Follow safety procedures and contribute to a positive, respectful team environment.
  • Experience in construction, carpentry, landscaping, or general labour is an asset but not required - willingness to learn is key.
  • Comfortable with physical work, lifting up to 50 lbs, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Basic understanding of hand and power tools.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail.
  • Valid driver’s licence is an asset.
  • Hands-on training in dock and float construction.
  • Opportunities to learn carpentry and facility-building skills.
  • A supportive small-team environment where your contributions matter.
  • Consistent daytime hours and project-based variety in daily tasks.
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Responsibilities

The labourer will help build floating docks and floats and support framing and general labour on a new facility. Daily tasks include cutting lumber, operating hand and power tools, moving materials and keeping the site safe and clean.

Requirements

Candidates need a willingness to learn, comfort with physical outdoor work and lifting up to 50 lbs, and a basic understanding of hand and power tools. Construction or general labour experience is an asset but not required, and a valid driver's licence is an asset.

Skills

  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Drills
  • Circular saw
  • Impact driver
  • Framing
  • Lumber cutting and measuring
  • Material handling
  • Equipment loading and unloading
  • Workplace safety
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Work ethic
  • Following instructions
  • Dock and float construction
  • Basic carpentry
  • Site cleanup and organization

Benefits

  • Hands-on training
  • Consistent daytime hours

Categories

  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Trades

Keywords

  • construction labourer
  • floating docks
  • dock construction
  • float construction
  • framing
  • carpentry helper
  • general labour
  • material handling
  • power tools
  • hand tools
  • lumber
  • plastic welding
  • construction
  • marine construction
  • outdoor work
  • entry level
  • trades helper

Seniority

Entry level

Perks

  • Paid training

Tools

  • drills
  • saws
  • impact drivers
  • hand tools
  • power tools

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