Construction Labourer
Posted:
01/30/2023
Regina, Saskatchewan
We are expanding our team of professionals and are seeking highly organized, hard-working individuals, committed to personal development and excellence, who share similar goals and core values with our team. Everything we do is guided by our values: act with honesty and integrity, evolve with innovation and improvement, lead our community in social responsibility, incubate entrepreneurial spirit and personal development, while encouraging accountability.
Position Overview:
Avana is hiring for a Construction Labourer position. The successful applicant(s) will be a professional, self-reliant, trustworthy, punctual, and efficient individual who has endurance, the ability to follow instructions, and a commitment to safety. This position performs on-site manual labour tasks and supports the operations of our worksites. On a per-project basis, this role will report to the Site Superintendent. Organizationally, this role will report to the Vice President, Construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Clean job sites of all construction materials and refuse at various stages of the builds.
- Tidy/clean houses under construction at various stages of the builds.
- Construction and placement of temporary sidewalks.
- Construct and install temporary handrails and stairs as requested.
- Install appliances.
- Install lock sets.
- Delivery of material on an as-needed basis with truck and/or trailer.
- General maintenance on existing properties, as needed.
- Drywall checkout.
- Support the Site Coordinator and Carpenter(s) with any additional tasks as requested/needed.
- Other duties as directed by the Site Superintendent.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Class 5 Driver’s License with clean driver’s abstract. Ability to haul a trailer is an asset.
- Preference to work in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to excellence.
- Accuracy and attention to detail, possessing positive interpersonal skills.
- Heavy lifting, working outdoors, and manual labour tasks are a large focus of the role. Must be able to safely lift 50 lbs. Must be able to work outside all year.
- Ability to work independently and self-schedule. Be efficient with time management.
- Pride yourself on high-quality work. Ability to be a team player.
- This position may entail overtime as needed.
- Must have a working cell phone.
- The candidate must supply their own hard hat and CSA-approved steel-toed boots.
Compensation Package:
- Salary Range: $17 - $22 per hour based on education and experience. Salaries are reviewed annually in October.
- Benefits: Dental and medical benefits package. 80% of the cost is covered by Avana. Option for employee to purchase disability and life insurance.
- Pension: The Pension Plan will commence in your second year of employment. 2% of salary matched in year two, 3% of salary matched in year three, 4% of salary matched in year four and 5% of salary matched in year five. Avana’s matched portion vests 12 months after the first contribution.
- Vacation Entitlement: 20 business days per year. Must be accumulated prior to taking them.
- Annual Bonus: Opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary as an annual bonus.
- Parental Leave: Once an employee has worked a full year (12 months) at Avana, they are eligible for four (4) months of salary top-up to $15,000, with ongoing benefits based on the terms stated above. Pension matching will not apply for the duration of the period of leave. If an employee provides resignation within 24 months of the paternal leave return date, the total amount of the salary top-up will be repaid to Avana.
- Probation Period: The probation period is 90 days from the start date listed.
- COVID-19 Protocol: All employees are required to be fully vaccinated. Exemptions may be made for anyone who has a confirmed medical diagnosis with a doctor’s note.
- Criminal Record Checks are required for all Avana employees prior to being hired and will not be reimbursed by the Employer.
