Construction Labourer

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you like keeping things clean and orderly? Do you hate when company policy gets in the way of the right decision? Do you easily admit when you’re wrong? Do you have a great attitude, a strong work ethic and a desire to learn?

If you answered yes to these questions, we want to meet you! We’re currently looking for a full-time Site Dynamo (Labourer) to grow our construction team on our multi-family, wood-frame project currently under construction in Langford, BC. Enjoy going to work and expand your skills with a professional, and supportive team.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us. To make that happen in construction we are on a mission to have the safest, cleanest, most organized, professional, efficient, and happiest construction sites in Canada.

Highstreet is leading the industry in designing and building apartments and condos that have a minimal impact on the environment. We’re building Carbon Free Homes that are 75% better than building code minimum with a warranty that is double the industry standard.

Work somewhere that you know is making a difference and help us improve the entire industry.

CORE VALUES

Known as “Highstreeters” we demonstrate our core values in everything we do:

• Humility grants us insight from others
• Inquisitive & learning continuously
• Guided by always doing what is right
• Honest, open and timely communication
• Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions
• Determined to persevere, get results and “win” together

RESPONSIBILITIES

A Site Dynamo (Labourer) with Highstreet is a key part in the organization and upkeep of a fast-paced multi-family construction site. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform all duties assigned by the Foreman or Site Superintendent
• Loading and unloading construction materials and moving materials to work areas
• Installing and removing concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks and barricades at construction sites
• Help equipment operator, carpenter, and others when necessary
• Signaling equipment operator to guide them in moving equipment
• Removing rubble and other debris at construction sites using brooms, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment
• Directing traffic at or near construction sites
• Adhere to relevant safety regulations
• Any other duties as reasonably assigned
• Be comfortable working outside in varying weather conditions

Qualifications / Requirements:

• 2+ years of labourer experience or similar role
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Possess general understanding of construction procedures, equipment and WorkSafe guidelines

• Have good physical conditioning and stamina
• Ticketed on skid steer, rough terrain forklift, boom lifts, and/or excavator would be an asset
• Basic carpentry and/or experience with tools would be an asset
• Highly motivated to learn in general but specifically about buildings, development and construction
• Communicate openly and ethically with a positive attitude
• Thrive working in a fast-paced environment
• Be a team player, be self-motivated and efficient

Additional requirements:

• Satisfactory criminal and credit check.
• Employees are required to have a smartphone and be willing to download certain apps for timekeeping etc.