Construction trades helpers and labourers

Example job titles

• asphalt spreader
• bricklayer helper
• carpenter helper
• concrete mixer helper
• concrete paving labourer
• construction helper
• construction labourer
• demolition worker
• driller helper - surface mining
• drywall sander
• excavation labourer
• flagperson
• glazier helper
• pipeline mandrel operator
• plumber helper
• roofer helper

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities
• Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
• Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
• Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
• Assist miners in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other surface mining machinery
• Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel

Employment requirements

• Some experience as a general construction labourer may be required for construction trade helpers.
• Some pipeline workers, such as stabbers, mandrel operators and pre-heater tenders, usually require one season of experience in oil and gas pipeline construction.
• Flagmen/women may require a traffic control certificate.
• Riggers and slingers may require a rigging certificate.
• On-the-job training may be provided.

Approved positions by year

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