A Construction Craft Worker (Also known as a Labourer) works on a wide variety of structures, such as residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional sites as well as hydro-electric dams, roadways, bridges, tunnels, mining and railways. They may also work on utility, landscape and pipeline projects.
Construction Craft Worker
Certificate of Qualification 450A
“I like variety in my work. My duties can change daily depending on the job and the site I’m working on.”
Responsibilities
Site preparation and cleanup
Setting up & removing access equipment
Working on concrete, masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast erecting projects
Handling materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities
Site security
May specialize in operating off-road vehicles, drilling and blasting, scaling, sandblasting, high pressure washing, diving, tunnelling and performing emergency rescue
Key Skills & Attributes
Eagerness to develop new skills and show initiative
Excellent communication and listening skills
A strong work ethic & positive attitude
Well organized, punctual & reliable
Employment Sectors
Institutional and Commercial Construction
New Home Building and Renovation
Heavy Industrial Construction
Self employed
Apprenticeship Program
2400 hours of on-the-job training, supplemented by two 8-week sessions of in-class technical training.
Entrance Requirements
Grade 10 minimum, Grade 12 numeracy/literacy preferred
Minimum 18 years of age
Valid Ontario driver’s licence
Journeyperson Wage Rate
$35.95/Hr (2024 Provincial Average)
Did you know?
Construction craft workers are the backbone of any jobsite. They are often the first craft on the project and the last to leave.
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