Construction Labourer - Summer Position (May to August) - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Construction Labourer - Summer Position (May to August)Reporting to the Lead Carpenter and Foreman, the Construction Labourer is responsible for assisting the construction crew as needed for the completion of various construction projects. This is a 16-week placement (summer) with no out of town travel required.What we Offer

• Competitive Salary
• A Safety-First Working Environment
• Use of Company PPE
• Use of Company Vehicle as required
• A Great Team Environment

RESPONSIBILITIESDuties:

• Follow directions and perform tasks as directed by Carpenter or Foreman.
• Responsible for keeping worksite clean and safe. Ensure project sites are clean, organized, and free of hazards. At the end of each day ensure site is clean, tidy, tools and equipment stored and locked in appropriate sea cans.
• Assist Carpenter with measuring, cutting, shaping, assembling, and joining materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel, and other materials.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks.
• Load and unload construction materials and move around the worksite.
• Take pride in the quality of your work, Be the best you can be by being alert, lively, positive, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable.
• Be responsible for and take care of any company equipment assigned to you including third party rentals. The condition of company equipment says a lot about who we are, and the core values we believe in.
• Take ownership of your success at Sealand. Complete time sheets with appropriate detail, seek approval of your hours worked, and submit in a timely manner.

Hard Skills Required:

• Basic carpentry skills.
• High school graduation.
• Prior general laborer construction experience (Preferred)
• Capable of lifting at least 50lbs.
• Physically fit and able to work on your feet 8-10 hours per day. You need physical stamina that allows you lift, climb, stand, or bend for long periods of time.
• Eye hand coordination. The ability to do activities that require simultaneously the use of hands and eyes.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean abstract.

Soft Skills Required:

• Attention to Detail: An eye for detail and a desire to strive for perfection regarding accuracy.
• Personal Effectiveness: Honest, and respectful.
• Organized: Ability to get you work done timely and accurately allowing you to achieve important deadlines and goals.
• Team Player: Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with suppliers, trade contractor, project team and management to complete projects on time and on budget.
• Independent working: Ability to work on assigned tasks by yourself with little assistance.
• Reliable: Consistently can depend on you for the quality of your work and your attendance.
• Punctual: Arriving and leaving work at the agreed upon time consistently.
• Communication: Capable of having face to face conversation informing your supervisor of problems encountered, work completed or incomplete, and safety issues or concerns.

Who We AreSealand Building Group is a leading design | build construction services company focused on Food Processing | Cold Storage | Distribution | Agri-Food | Special Projects.Since 1975, we have worked around the corner and across the country helping build the food industry. Driven by our strong core values, we feel business is personal. We have a desire to give and be rooted in our community.We want to have a go at it, have fun doing it, and make a difference. For more information, please visit our website at sealandgroup.caJob Type: Full-timeSchedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lower Sackville, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• construction: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 2023-04-28Expected start date: 2023-05-01Quick Apply

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