Labourer at Wapiti Gravel Suppliers
Grande Prairie, AB, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Oct, 25

Salary

20.0

Posted On

10 Jul, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Disability Insurance, Vision Care, Management Skills, Dental Care, Life Insurance

Industry

Construction

Description

Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a subsidiary of NPA, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc. is one of Western Canada’s largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business. We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

SUMMARY

Are you a motivated person looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to start or continue to grow your career in road construction? Do you want to join a team where there is ample opportunity to train and room to grow? Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is now hiring Labours for our Base and Underground crews for the 2025 construction season!
As a labourer, you will be responsible for ensuring the worksite is organized and assist with various tasks to ensure the worksite operates as efficiently as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS | REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
  • Class 5 Drivers License preferred
  • Communication and Time Management Skills
  • Sense of urgency to meet deadlines

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE AN ATTRACTIVE WAGE, EXTENDED HEALTH BENEFITS, COMPANY MATCHING RRSP PLAN, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND MORE!

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity you would enjoy, hit the apply now button!
We thank all candidates for their interest in a position with Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, however, only candidates selected to move forward will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • RRSP match
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

Responsibilities
  • Load, unload and move construction materials around the worksite
  • Manually remove large rocks and debris turned up by heavy equipment, ensuring all revealed rocks and debris are clear before equipment makes further passes.
  • Carry out traffic control plans by placing, removing, covering, and uncovering traffic control signed, cones, barricades and other traffic control devices. Directing traffic when necessary.
  • Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate aligned and movement of materials.
  • Assist in the installation of culverts to drain water and use generator and pump to remove rainwater from ditches on the job site.
  • Use a rake or shovel, spread gravel and other construction materials over road surfaces, building or decreasing slopes or leveling asphalt to grade specifications.
  • Shovel test holes by locating markers/flags and quarantine any exposed pipes. Mark test holes with stakes, paint, or ribbon.
  • Ensure worksite is organized and free of clutter, rubble, and garbage.
  • Shovel asphalt mix into areas inaccessible to paving machines, and compact mix using rakes and hand tampers
  • Operate equipment, such as pneumatic hammers, vibrators, tampers, and skid steer when needed.
  • Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics.
  • Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
  • Other General Labour and construction related duties as required.
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