About this role
St. Lawrence Movers is a moving and property-services company based in Ancaster, Ontario. We handle residential and commercial moves across the Hamilton area, and we also take on small renovation and repair jobs for our clients, which is where this drywall work comes in.
On a typical day you load board and materials from the truck, cut and hang drywall in units and small commercial spaces, tape and mud the joints, and sand the finished surface ready for paint. You work alongside an experienced lead who shows you the trade as you go, and you keep the site clean and the tools put away at the end of the shift.
What you'll be doing
- Hanging board. Measure, cut and fasten drywall sheets to walls and ceilings with screws and adhesive.
- Taping and mudding. Apply tape and joint compound to seams, corners and screw heads and sand the finished surface smooth.
- Material handling. Load, carry and stack drywall sheets and supplies, keeping the work area clear and safe.
- Site clean-up. Sweep, remove offcuts and debris, and return tools and equipment to the truck at the end of the day.
What they're asking for
- No experience needed. We train the right person on the job, so a willingness to learn the trade matters more than a resume.
- Physical fitness. You can lift and carry board and materials through a full shift and work on your feet, on ladders and on scaffolds.
- Reliability. You show up on time, ready to work, and can get to job sites around Ancaster and Hamilton.
- Safety awareness. You follow site rules and wear the required personal protective equipment; we supply the basics.
What the employer offers
- Paid training. You earn full wages while you learn hanging, taping and finishing from an experienced lead.
- Tools and gear. Safety glasses, gloves and a hard hat are provided, along with the hand tools you need to start.
- Overtime pay. Hours beyond 44 in a week are paid at time and a half under Ontario standards.
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.