ABOUT THE COMPANY

The FMI Group is an electrical contracting company that specializes in construction of Commercial, industrial, large-scale energy generation, transmission and distribution projects. We are proud to consider ourselves to be a leading industrial utility service provider within Western Canada, executing projects in British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Alberta, and Manitoba.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The General Construction Labourer position is based at our Head Office & Shop in Nanaimo, BC.
The position is Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.
A General Construction Labourer’s first responsibility is to perform duties in a safe and effective manner at all times, when using hand-tools, loading/unloading and delivery of supplies and materials, office and storage cleanup, assisting crews in field, errands to town, and any general duties that involve basic labour.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Heavy construction industry experience preferred
• Construction industry qualifications and certifications including First Aid, mobile equipment, fall arrest, WHMIS would be an asset
• Experienced Forklift Operator
• Trades Experience and/or Electrical exposure is considered an asset
• Valid Driver’s License & reliable transportation (abstract required)
• Candidates with experience in the utilities field with focus on high voltage work sites and civil construction are preferred
• Good understanding of construction principles and procedures
• High level proficiency in operating power tools and using standard construction tools
• Able to take direct instruction, perform tasks in a timely manner, be physically fit to move and carry heavy objects
• Capable of working with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $20.00-$28.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

• When are you available to start work?
• What are your wage expectations?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 2025-07-2

• Take direction from Site Supervisors to perform various Labourer tasks
• Operate hand and power tools of all types
• Sorting materials
• Load and unload building materials, machinery or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plan or specifications
• Assist in any tasks required by Site Superintendents
• Clean and prepare construction site to eliminate possible hazards
• Fully comply with all safety regulations while on job site