Labourer

Job Description

Traine Construction and Development (Traine) is currently seeking a reliable, safety-focused Labourer to join our site team in St. Catharines, Ontario.

As a Labourer, you will report directly to the Site Superintendent and work as part of a small, stable, and experienced site crew. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that requires consistent site presence, reliable availability, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

You will receive daily direction and regular feedback from site leadership to support your success and ensure expectations are clear.

What This Role Is Like

You'll work with a core group of familiar faces, not constantly changing crews

You'll have daily check-ins with your Site Superintendent

Expectations are clearly communicated and consistently applied

Safety, communication, and teamwork are taken seriously on site

This role requires reliable, ongoing availability and regular on-site presence

Key Responsibilities

Site Support & Organization

Load, unload, move, and organize materials, tools, and equipment according to site plans

Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free worksite

Assist with site set-up and tear-down as required

Construction & Labour Tasks

Assist trades and site personnel (e.g., carpentry, civil, QA) as directed

Dig trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade

Mix, pour, and spread concrete and other materials

Grind, scrape, sand, or prepare surfaces using hand or power tools

Measure, mark, and record layout points for construction activities

Tools, Equipment & Safety

Safely operate hand and power tools (e.g., drills, saws, compactors, mixers)

Assist with scaffolding, shoring, barricades, ramps, and temporary structures

Use pumps, compressors, generators, and related equipment

Control pedestrian and vehicle traffic near work zones when required

Follow all site safety procedures and communicate hazards immediately

Communication & Teamwork

Communicate task progress clearly and raise safety concerns or questions promptly

Ask for clarification or support when needed to complete work safely and efficiently

Work collaboratively with site leadership and crew members to maintain a respectful, productive work environment

Qualifications and Experience

Previous construction or labour experience preferred

Ability to maintain consistent attendance and punctuality

Strong understanding of workplace safety practices and safe lifting techniques

Mechanically inclined with the ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

Physically capable of repetitive lifting (up to 75 lbs), standing, walking, and working outdoors in varying conditions

Comfortable working on-site daily and following a structured work schedule

Willingness to receive direction, feedback, and coaching from site leadership

Strong commitment to working safely and following established procedures

Valid driver's license required

First Aid / CPR certification considered an asset

In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a very competitive salary (based on experience) and a full range of benefits, including:

Competitive hourly wages based on experience

Performance-based bonus program

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Professional development and ongoing training

Opportunities to participate in charitable and community-focused projects

Investment opportunities in real estate developments

A respectful, safety-driven, and team-oriented work environment

Traine Construction and Development has been in business for 25 years; based in Kelowna, BC and working throughout Canada on multi-family residential construction projects for our property management division, Mainline Living, to operate. We create communities that residents are proud to live in and we are proud to operate. From Ontario to British Columbia, Traine prides itself on building excellent multi-family communities and great careers By joining our team, you'll find yourself working amongst a group of friendly, team-oriented individuals who strive to deliver exceptional results.

This is a construction site-based position in St Catharines, Ontario.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked about their availability, site experience, and comfort working within a structured, team-based environment.

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