Labourer

Who We Are:

The Det'on Cho Group of Companies is an investment company with 26 diverse companies, including 9 wholly owned subsidiaries and 17 joint venture partners serving our customers in the Northwest Territories and beyond.

What we believe

Our core beliefs form our company culture:

• We believe work is important, and so is the ability to live your best life.
• We believe profit is the inevitable result of doing the right things.
• We believe skills can be trained, and attitude is everything.
• We believe good teamwork makes us successful.
• We believe our people should have the opportunity to grow.

What you will do

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Labourer will perform general duties as directed by the Construction Manager. The Labourer will be contributing to the production at the worksite in a safe, efficient and effective manor. As well as, be familiar with the construction industry safety standards and procedures to ensure project security.

A Day in the Life

• Load, unload and move construction materials around the worksite.
• Adhere to workplace safety policies, regulations and compliances
• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correction or reporting
• Perform setup and cleanup tasks at the job site.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation
• Perform trip inspections on equipment operated, ensuring safety and roadworthiness
• Check vehicles before driving them to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.
• Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or damage to the vehicles.
• Perform periodic inspections before, during, and after delivery to ensure that load is properly fastened down and is secure
• Complete all necessary paperwork. May include, but not limited to, daily logs, inspection logs, delivery receipts, vehicle inspection, hours of service, etc.
• Provide labourer support as needed.

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License
• Minimum 2 years of construction industry experience.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR & AED
• Strong knowledge, skills and ability to operate required equipment as outlined below in a safe and responsible manner;
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage;
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures;
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures;
• Ability to work independently and take direction;
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills;
• Ability to read, write, record, report, and maintain daily records;
• Effective stress and time management skills;
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions;
• Ability to demonstrate sound work ethics and professionalism;
• Ability to deal with co-workers, contractors, supervisors, managers, and others with whom the incumbent works with, in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills and the ability to work as a team member
• Familiarity with Yellowknives Dene language, culture and way of life would be considered assets
• Other duties to perform as required.

Additional Duties may be required:

• 24/7 availability may be required
• Physical ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Travel to the site, and off-site locations will be required
• Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
• Overtime as required
• Hazards associated with the trade

Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled