Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Abbotsford
Schedule: Multiple Shifts as
Required
Pay: $30/hr - $45/hr
Reports To: Site Superintendent
About the Role
EBC is seeking a dedicated and safety-oriented Civil
Construction Labourer to support operations on the Highway 11
Interchange Project. The Labourer will support our civil construction crews
with a variety of general labor and site duties to help ensure projects are
completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions, and willing to perform physically demanding work as part of a team.
Requirements
- Assist skilled tradespeople, operators,
carpenters, pipelayers, and other crew members with daily construction
activities.
- Perform general labor duties on civil
construction sites.
- Load, unload, move, and organize
construction materials, tools, and equipment.
- Assist with site preparation,
excavation, grading, trenching, and backfilling activities as directed.
- Assist with the installation of pipes,
drainage systems, forms, concrete, and other civil construction materials.
- Perform digging, shoveling, raking,
compacting, and other manual tasks as required.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work
areas.
- Assist with traffic control and site
setup when required.
- Follow instructions from supervisors and
work effectively as part of a crew.
- Operate basic hand and power tools
safely, where trained and authorized.
- Identify and report potential hazards,
unsafe conditions, or equipment issues to the supervisor.
- Follow all company health and safety
policies, procedures, and site requirements.
- Wear and maintain required personal
protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform other general construction
duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous civil construction, road
construction, utility, or general construction experience is considered an
asset.
- Construction experience is preferred but training will be provided to the right candidate.
- Valid driver's license is an asset.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying
weather conditions.
- Ability to perform physically demanding
work and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and
perform repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
- Willingness and ability to work multiple
shifts, early mornings, evenings, or weekends when required by the
project.
- Strong communication skills and the
ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to work safely and cooperatively
as part of a construction crew.
- Relevant safety certifications or
training, such as WHMIS, First Aid, Ground Disturbance, or other
construction-related certifications, are considered an asset.
Work Environment
This is a hands-on position that requires working primarily outdoors on active civil construction sites. The successful candidate must be comfortable working around heavy equipment, construction materials, uneven surfaces, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions.
Benefits
- Overtime opportunities available after 8
hours worked per day.
- Comprehensive benefits package in
accordance with the applicable union agreement.
- Ongoing training, skill development, and
career growth opportunities.
Why Join Us?
Join a team committed to building high-quality infrastructure while fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous/First Nations peoples, women, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and other equity-deserving groups.
In accordance with applicable pay transparency
legislation, EBC Inc. has included the expected salary range for this role,
which is $30-$45 per hour. Compensation within the range is
determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, localization, and
internal equity. Base salary is one component of EBC’s comprehensive total
rewards offering, which may include performance-based incentives, extended
health and wellness benefits, retirement savings programs, and career
development opportunities.
As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, EBC may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the candidate pre-screening process. These tools are used responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws as well as EBC’s policies. Final decisions always remain the responsibility of our qualified talent acquisition professionals.
