About this role
Niagara Bench Winery Services is a construction and site-services contractor working out of Amherst, NS, and the surrounding Cumberland County area. We take on renovation, concrete and site preparation work for commercial and agricultural clients, and we are adding a helper to our crews.
The day starts with the site supervisor handing out tasks and gear. You will move and stack materials, dig and backfill trenches, mix and pour concrete, keep the work area clear and tidy, and pass tools and supplies to the carpenters and concrete finishers. You do not need site experience; we show you safe lifting, tool handling and site routine on the job.
What you'll be doing
- Material handling. Carry, stack and move lumber, concrete bags, pipe and other supplies around the site as directed.
- Site preparation. Dig trenches, shovel gravel and backfill around footings and forms.
- Concrete work. Mix, wheel and place concrete under the direction of the finishers.
- Cleanup. Clear debris, sweep and keep walkways and work areas safe through the shift.
What they're asking for
- No experience needed. We hire people new to construction and train them on site.
- Tickets. WHMIS and basic first aid are an asset; we will help the right person get them.
- Physical fitness. You can lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly and work outdoors in all weather.
- Transportation. You have reliable transport to reach sites around Amherst and Cumberland County.
What the employer offers
- Overtime. Paid at time and a half after 48 hours in a week.
- Gear. Steel-toed boots and safety equipment provided after the first week.
- Training. Paid safety orientation and support toward WHMIS certification.
About general and construction labour work in Canada
What the work is
General labourers support the skilled trades on building sites: moving materials, digging, mixing, cleaning up and operating basic equipment. It is the most common entry route into Canadian construction and often the quickest way to start earning on a site.
What employers usually ask for
No formal qualification in most cases. Employers want reliability, physical fitness and a willingness to follow safety rules without argument. A valid driving licence and basic safety training — commonly WHMIS, Working at Heights, or a general construction safety course — make you noticeably more employable.
If you are applying from outside Canada
Safety training is provincial, inexpensive and quick to obtain after arrival; some employers will pay for it. This is one of the easier categories to be hired into from outside Canada, but it is also the most dependent on being physically present, because employers rarely hire labourers without meeting them.