Construction Labourer
- Ostrea Lake, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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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.
More about this job
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