Construction Helper (NOC: 75110)
Position Title: Construction Helper (NOC: 75110)
Number of Positions Available: 1
Term of Employment: Permanent Position, 40 hours per week – Overtime Available
Business Location: KM 9.7 North Klondike Highway, Whitehorse, Yukon
Worksites: Various construction sites in Whitehorse and surrounding areas
Note: This position requires the ability to travel between multiple job sites during the workday
Wage: $28.50 per Hour
Relocation Support: The employer is willing to pay relocation costs for any candidate not already in the territory
Language Requirements: English
We are currently seeking a Construction Helper for large-scale construction projects to join our team as a full-time permanent key contributor. This position may require willingness to work in remote locations.
Following will be the main job duties:
Responsibilities
- Move, load, and distribute construction materials throughout the job site.
- Set up and dismantle temporary structures including scaffolding, formwork, ramps, safety barriers, and similar site installations.
- Prepare, mix, and apply construction materials such as concrete, asphalt, and aggregates.
- Assist skilled trades workers—including carpenters, bricklayers, concrete finishers, roofers, and glaziers—with daily tasks.
- Provide support to equipment operators by helping attach components, giving hand signals, and assisting with equipment operation.
- Assist with excavation, grading, and site preparation for residential and commercial construction projects.
- Level soil, gravel, and other surfaces using hand tools to meet grading requirements.
- Participate in building demolition, sort salvaged materials, and maintain a clean work area.
- Remove debris, waste, and other materials from the site to maintain cleanliness and safety.
- Use hand-held and pneumatic tools such as tampers, vibrators, and hammers when directed.
- Operate and monitor basic construction equipment including pumps, compressors, and mixers.
- Help clean up spills or contaminants and safely handle hazardous materials when trained.
- Lubricate and maintain hoisting or lifting equipment.
- Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic in active work zones when required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support project progress.
- Experience less than a year in general construction labour
- Physically capable of performing labour-intensive tasks in varying outdoor conditions.
- Must be able to travel to and between various construction sites within Whitehorse.
- Strong attention to safety, ability to follow instructions, and willingness to learn.
- On-the-job training provided for suitable candidates.
Qualifications
Email Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected]