Civil - Skilled Labourer
- Vancouver, BC, Canada
$27-36/hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $27-36/hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience in civil construction or underground utilities or piping IS REQUIRED
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description:
The Civil Skilled Labourer supports civil construction operations related to underground utilities, roadworks, and site development. The role involves hands-on work assisting operators, pipelayers, and forepersons to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Canadian safety regulations and municipal standards.
Perks:
- Comprehensive Benefits Package that provides extended health care, dental care, vision care, life insurance and critical illness.
- Continuous learning opportunities with an annual educational allowance.
- Generous referral program ranging from $500-$2,500 depending on business need.
- Regular, consistent team-building activities and events.
- Discounts to local amenities and vendors.
- Discounted hotel stays in multiple locations through our Hospitality offerings.
What you'll do:
- Assist with the installation of underground utilities, including storm, sanitary, and water systems
- Perform excavation support tasks such as trench preparation, bedding, and backfilling
- Install and adjust pipe bedding materials and assist with pipe placement
- Support installation of manholes, catch basins, services, hydrants, and valves
- Perform hand excavation around existing utilities and services
- Assist with compaction, grading, and site cleanup
- Spot and guide heavy equipment and traffic as required
- Follow utility locates and protect existing underground infrastructure
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas
- Adhere to company policies, site-specific safety plans, and OH&S regulations
- Participate in daily toolbox talks and hazard assessments
What you'll bring:
- 2+ years of experience in civil construction or underground utilities or piping IS REQUIRED
- Knowledge of civil construction tools, equipment, and materials
- Ability to work safely in and around trenches and heavy equipment
- Familiarity with Canadian trench safety and excavation practices
- Ability to read basic construction drawings (asset)
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and teamwork skills
- Physically capable of performing demanding outdoor work
Certifications (Assets)
- Confined Space Awareness
- First Aid / CPR
- WHMIS
- Trench Safety / Shoring certification
- Fall Protection
- Rigging Certificate
What environment you'll be working in:
- Outdoor civil construction sites in varying weather conditions
- Physically demanding role with extended periods in trenches
- Overtime and flexible hours may be required based on project schedules
Salary Range:
$27-36/hour
About The Company:
Founded on more than 35 years of collective professional experience, CapWest is specialized in meeting the modern needs of the growing construction industry in North America. We provide integrated solutions for clients across diverse industries, following an efficient and cooperative approach, and always delivering project certainty. We believe it is the culmination of our passion for providing world-class construction and construction management services, while also fostering long-term relationships that yield exceptional and innovative outcomes that continue to shape the industry.
AI Use:
This role may involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support research, analysis, content development, design, reporting, or operational efficiency. Employees are expected to use AI responsibly and in compliance with company policies, data privacy requirements, confidentiality obligations, and applicable laws.
All AI-generated or AI-assisted outputs must be reviewed for accuracy, quality, and appropriateness before use. Employees are also expected to disclose when AI tools have been used in the creation of work and must not present AI-generated content as solely their own original work.
How To Apply:
Please apply through the link on the job posting and attach your resume and any other required documents.
We thank all applicants for your interest in the CapWest. Note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Civil Skilled Labourer assists with the installation of underground utilities and performs excavation support tasks such as trench preparation and backfilling. They are also responsible for guiding heavy equipment, maintaining site safety, and ensuring work adheres to municipal and company standards.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in civil construction or underground utilities and possess knowledge of construction tools and materials. The ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work and familiarity with Canadian trench safety practices are required.
Skills
- Underground utilities installation
- Excavation support
- Trench preparation
- Pipe bedding
- Backfilling
- Manhole installation
- Catch basin installation
- Hydrant installation
- Valve installation
- Hand excavation
- Compaction
- Grading
- Site cleanup
- Heavy equipment spotting
- Construction drawing reading
- Trench safety
Benefits
- Extended health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Life insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Educational allowance
- Referral program
- Team-building activities
- Discounts to local amenities
- Discounted hotel stays
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Civil construction
- Underground utilities
- Roadworks
- Excavation
- Trenching
- Pipelaying
- OH&S
- Toolbox talks
- Hazard assessment
- Confined Space Awareness
- First Aid
- CPR
- WHMIS
- Shoring
- Fall Protection
- Rigging
- Construction drawings
- Infrastructure
- Compaction
- Grading