General Labourer - Burnaby, Canada - Ventana Construction Corporation

Ventana Construction Corporation

Verified Company

Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We have a lot to be proud of at Ventana Construction.

As a full-service construction partner, our goal is to deliver the best building and the best service possible for our clients.

Our tag line, "Relationships to build on" is a philosophy that we truly believe in, and we encourage our team to practice every day.

Building and maintaining strong relationships is vital to our success.

Recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, we are dedicated to upholding our company values as we continue to be a leader in this industry.

By bringing together smart, dedicated, and supportive colleagues from diverse backgrounds, we deliver top-notch client service in a collaborative work environment.

The high performing, values driven atmosphere provides the opportunity for you to make a real impact and build a rewarding career at Ventana.

Being a part of Ventana means working on a variety of interesting projects including breweries and recreation complexes, working with a supportive team, and being proud to say, "we built that".

Position Summary

As a
General Labourer you will be responsible for completing a variety of construction labour tasks as well as assisting Carpenters and Skilled Labourers.

You will maintain a clean and safe worksite by being proactive and independent. You will also be trained in the use of hand and power tools to further assist the Ventana site team

_ Ventana site locations are spread across the Greater Vancouver area so site locations may vary._

As a General Labourer your key accountabilities will involve:

Clean the site by removing debris and sorting materials and recyclables appropriately.
Load and unload materials to and from delivery trucks and equipment.
Prepare and organize materials, tools, and equipment for tradespeople and skilled labourers.
Hand dig trenches, holes, pits, ditches, and cleancut footings.
Use basic hand and power tools.
Conduct cement work, including mixing, cutting, and griding (required to be clean shaven).
Construction and demolition activities as directed.
Maintain site fencing and keep site perimeters clean and safe.
Perform water control, including pumping, drain maintenance, berms, and basin cleanout as required.
Set up and maintain heaters, fans, and general ventilation on site.
Complete and follow a fieldlevel hazard assessment before completing tasks on site.
Report all injuries, incidents or unsafe working conditions to their direct supervisor or site HSE coordinator as soon as possible.
Report public or client concerns to their direct supervisor immediately.
Assist site team with other labour and carpentry duties as assigned.

**As a
General Labourer your success is dependent on**: - The ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced, deadline driven environment

You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
The ability to build solid longlasting relationships
The ability to anticipate problems and solve proactively
Close attention to detail, are observant
You have a high degree of professionalism and maturity
You have strong time management skills, particularly the ability to prioritize a multitude of tasks
Able to problem solve with a strong technical mindset
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to respond to problems in a friendly and solutionoriented manner.
You have people management skills and have been in a leadership environment.

As a General Labourer your experience and qualifications will include:

Construction experience of 1 year or more is an asset, but all experience levels will be considered.
You are physically capable of meeting the job demands including:
Working on your feet for 8 hours or more
Lifting objects weighing up to 55lbs
Carrying out physical tasks over extended periods.
Drivers License and access to a vehicle is an asset.
Valid Safety Tickets are an asset.
Basic carpentry skills are an asset.
You are legally entitled to work in Canada.

What we have to offer: