ABOUT US

Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. is a multi-disciplined construction company offering superior civil, electrical and mechanical services including piping, insulation, scaffolding, and module fabrication. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse construction and infrastructure development companies, we’re always on the search for exceptional craft candidates to fill our ever-expanding project portfolios. We are focused on hiring only those exceptional individuals who value safety in the workplace and remain committed to the collective goal of maintaining our Aecon ‘zero injury’ culture.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Certified Journeyman Ticket or indentured in the apprenticeship program
· The ability to stand, crouch and kneel for long periods of time
· Must be familiar with the different types of scaffolds
· Proficient with and able to use hand tools
· Manual dexterity
· Must be physically fit, able to work at heights and have a strong sense of balance
· Good sense of balance when working on scaffolds
· The ability to solve math problems quickly and accurately
· The ability to get along well with others on a work team
· Must be willing to work in remote job locations
· Must have a strong understanding of safety procedures and policies on an industrial job site

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Reporting to the appropriate site supervisor, the Scaffolder Apprentice & Journeyman will be responsible for providing support and in-depth knowledge in the field regarding all matters of scaffolding to ensure Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. achieves their general and specific project requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Check requirements from drawings and written instructions, select materials and set ground levels
· Assemble and fit together steel pipes, support braces and clamps to form bases for scaffolds
· Lift and position sections of scaffolding and bolt pipes together to build up scaffolding equipment
· Place planks over horizontal bars to create platforms
· Check levels in scaffolding structures to ensure safety
· Use prefabricated scaffolding when available
· Dismantle scaffolding at the completion of a job