Open Positions
Experienced Construction Labourer (Calgary, AB)
For over 35 years, Country Signs has been the leader in new construction and refurbishing of gas stations across Canada. We provide a one stop shop for our customers including but not limited to, full installations, repairs, and service. We pride ourselves on doing whatever it takes to satisfy the customer with a ‘can do’ mentality. We are currently looking for dedicated, hardworking individual(s) to join our Alberta team and be an ambassador for Country Signs.
Key Responsibilities:
Ability to solve large scale problems with the help of the Lead Hand/Shop Manager
Complete tasks on site including but not limited to the assembly of the steel canopy, installation of signage, and sign packages
Excavating and pouring of concrete bases
Lead small crew of General Labourers
Ability to use various hand and/or power tools including how to read a tape measure
Communicate with Project Manger and/or Shop Manager daily about progress on site
Complete required safety paperwork using iPad
Train new hires
Organize site and communicate to your crew what tasks need to be completed each day
Conduct Tool Box Talks
Communicate with customers directly
Enforce OHSA
Requirements for this position:
Excellent work ethic
Ideally, you have been working on a construction site for 3-5 years' with managing a small crew
Takes initiative
Willingness to learn
Excellent communication skills
Excellent understanding of Microsoft Outlook and ability to use an iPad
Ability to travel out of town Monday-Friday each week
Working at Heights
Physically able to lift 50lbs throughout the day
Ability to work long hours in all weather conditions
Experience in all types of construction sign installation
Mobile crane license is an asset, but we will train
Steel experience preferred but not required
Work well with others
Self starter
Min of ‘G’ license with a clean abstract
What we offer:
Endless opportunities for growth within the company and the ability to make a good living
Paid training
Paid for travel to/from site
Paid expenses for travel
Company paid work clothing
Paid benefits after 3 months
Discretionary bonus
Country Signs is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities will be provided upon request during the recruitment, assessment, selection, and placement process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.57-$26.23 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Additional pay:
Bonus pay
Overtime pay
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Schedule:
12 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Application question(s):
How many years do you have working on construction sites?
This position requires you to travel out of town (overnight) Monday-Friday each week. Are you willing and able to travel out of town (overnight) for one (1) week at a time?
Licence/Certification:
Driver's License (required)
Work Location: Calgary, AB In person