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    Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

    Diversified Conglomerate

    Labourer

    Any, CanadaOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

    Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    The Labourer will perform basic tasks involving physical labour in assembly yards and at transmission construction projects. They may clean and prepare sites, dig and back-fill trenches, pull and place underground and overhead cables, clean up rubble and debris, and remove potentially hazardous waste materials. Labourers will position, join, align, and secure structural components, organize and install bolts on tower structures, and assist other craft and crew members as directed. The role may also involve operating small equipment and hand tools, spotting for vehicles and equipment, and supporting site setup and cleanup. This position requires a commitment to travel to various projects as required.

    CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

    Field Safety Leadership & Compliance

    • Adhering to Forbes Bros Occupational Health and Safety rules and regulations
    • Emulating Forbes Bros' core value of “WE WORK SAFE” in all daily tasks
    • Maintaining order and organization in assembly yards and construction sites
    • Organizing and sorting bolts
    • Attaching bolts to tower structures and threading nuts to bolts
    • Digging and back-filling trenches
    • Pulling and placing underground and overhead cables
    • Carrying and moving tower components, materials, and equipment as required
    • Operating small equipment and hand tools
    • Spotting for vehicles and equipment
    • Removing trash, rubble, debris, and potentially dangerous materials from construction sites
    • Following instructions and adhering to safe work practices
    • Recognizing safety hazards and contributing to the implementation of appropriate controls

    Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

    • Assisting craft and crew members with work as directed
    • Working effectively with team members to complete work safely, efficiently, and within project deadlines
    • Developing skills through varied and challenging tasks
    • Working safely and contributing to safety improvement initiatives
    • Performing additional tasks and duties as assigned

    ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

    Education & Experience

    • High School Diploma
    • General knowledge of the principles involved in construction operations, maintenance methods, and procedures

    Skills & Abilities

    • Work safely and ability to recognize safety hazards and implement the hierarchy of controls to eliminate hazards on site
    • Strong listening, problem-solving, and time-management skills with the ability to meet various deadlines
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally
    • Ability to work independently or within a team environment with minimal supervision
    • Strong ability to follow instructions and safely perform assigned tasks
    • Able and willing to travel and work frequent overtime and weekend hours to accommodate project schedules and/or business needs
    • Physically fit and able to perform manual labour in varying weather conditions and environments, including heavy lifting
    • Valid driver's license with a clean/acceptable driver's abstract; Class 1A license highly preferred

    Additional Details

    This position requires candidates to:

    • Successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as per site/project requirements
    • Travel to various site(s) projects as per project or business needs

    The range shown is the expected base pay range for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on role requirements, experience, qualifications, work location, applicable project/site requirements, internal equity, and any applicable collective agreement or union requirements.

    This range does not include overtime, premiums, per diem / LOA, bonuses, benefits, or other forms of compensation unless specifically stated in the job posting.

    Base Pay Range
    $25.50—$25.50 CAD

    Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

    Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

    Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Forbes Bros. Group of Companies

    Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is a diversified group of companies involved in various sectors.

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