Construction Labourer

Do you enjoy making a difference? Do you take pride in keeping your worksite clean, safe, and organized? Do you use good judgment and look for the right solution, even when things get challenging? Are you comfortable owning your mistakes and learning from them? Do you bring a great attitude, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn?

If you answered yes to these questions, we want to meet you! We’re currently looking for a full-time Site Dynamo (Labourer) to grow our construction team on our multi-building, wood-frame community currently under development in Kamloops, BC. Enjoy going to work and expand your skills with a professional, and supportive team.

WHY HIGHSTREET?

Highstreet is the largest developer, builder and operator of net-zero-ready homes in Canada and the only one offering double the standard warranty. We also manage our own growing portfolio of 1,400+ rental apartments with some of the highest customer service scores in any industry.

Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet’s community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us.

Help us achieve that vision.

CORE VALUES

Known as “Highstreeters” we demonstrate our core values in everything we do:

H umility grants us insight from others

I nquisitive & learning continuously

G uided by always doing what is right

H onest, open and timely communication

R esponsible & accountable for our actions and decisions

D etermined to persevere, get results and “win” together

RESPONSIBILITIES

A Site Dynamo (Labourer) with Highstreet is a key part in the organization and upkeep of a fast-paced multi-family construction site. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Perform all duties assigned by the Site Superintendent or Assistant Site Superintendent

Loading and unloading construction materials and moving materials to work areas

Installing and removing concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks and barricades at construction sites

Help equipment operator, carpenter, and others when necessary

Signaling equipment operator to guide them in moving equipment

Removing rubble and other debris at construction sites using brooms, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, and other equipment

Directing traffic at or near construction sites

Adhere to relevant safety regulations

Any other duties as reasonably assigned

Work outside

Qualifications / Requirements:

2+ years of labourer experience or similar role

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation

Possess general understanding of construction procedures, equipment and WorkSafe guidelines

Have good physical conditioning and stamina

Ticketed on skid steer, rough terrain forklift, boom lifts, and/or excavator would be an asset

Basic carpentry and/or experience with tools would be an asset

Highly motivated to learn in general but specifically about buildings, development and construction

Communicate openly and ethically with a positive attitude

Thrive working in a fast-paced environment

Be a team player, be self-motivated and efficient

Compensation Package:

Hourly Salary: $31.25 per hour

Annual Bonus: Highstreet pays an annual bonus based on company performance. A typical bonus for this position is approximately 14% of annual salary. Determined annually, the bonus could be higher or lower, depending on performance results.

Investment Opportunity: Highstreet encourages all employees to share in our success by offering the opportunity to invest in the projects we build and operate. To encourage employee investment, Highstreet matches employee investment at 50%, up to 20% of annual salary (i.e. for every $1 invested by the employee, Highstreet invests $0.50 on the employee's behalf). The investments are TFSA and RRSP eligible.

Additional requirements:

Satisfactory criminal and credit check.

Employees are required to have a smartphone and be willing to download certain apps for timekeeping etc. and will receive monthly compensation.