Skilled Labourer

Company Description

We are Chandos

We exist to build a better world.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose.

Job Description

(Hourly)

We’re looking for Skilled Labourers who can work safely, use tools and equipment, and help keep the job site running smoothly. If you have experience, work hard, and can handle the physical demands of construction, this role is a good fit.

What You’ll Do

• Use hand tools and power tools
• Help with site clean‑up and setup
• Follow all safety rules
• Help install concrete and footing work
• Operate equipment like jackhammers, drills, skid steers, zoom booms, and aerial lifts (tickets required)
• Use pumps, compressors, and generators
• Load and unload materials
• Build and take down scaffolding and temporary structures
• Grind, sand, scrape, and polish surfaces
• Help build forms for walls, slabs, stairs, and footings
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete
• Dig trenches, backfill, and level ground
• Align forms and strip/assemble form systems

Qualifications

• Experience in 3+ construction tasks/trades
• Concrete skills: pouring, spreading, finishing
• Able to use hand and power tools safely
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting
• Valid equipment tickets (skid steer, aerial lift, telehandler)
• First Aid/CPR (preferred)
• Good communication with supervisors, coworkers, and customers
• Able to manage time and work with minimal supervision
• Strong customer service and teamwork
• Adaptable, willing to learn, and open to improving how work gets done

Physical Demands 

• Lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights, and handle strenuous tasks
• Work outdoors in all weather
• Exposure to construction noise and hazards
• Use required PPE 
• Able to climb ladders and work around heavy equipment
• Good coordination and manual dexterity

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process. 

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

Vacancy Status

We are actively recruiting for this position

AI Disclosure

AI Disclosure Statement: Chandos is committed to transparent recruitment. Our internal team does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants (though we do use AI tools for administrative interview transcription). However, some of our external staffing partners may utilize AI to screen, assess, or select candidates during their initial workflows. All final hiring decisions at Chandos are made personally by our hiring team.

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