Commercial Construction Labourer

If you're looking for a company that invests in people who work hard and take ownership, keep reading.

Olive Tree Builds is hiring a Commercial Construction Labourer to support our commercial fit-outs, renovations, tenant improvements, and active construction projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

This is not a "show up, kill time, and collect a paycheck" type of job.

This is a move-the-project-forward, represent-the-company-well, and build-your-career type of job.

What You'll Be Responsible For

As a Commercial Construction Labourer, you'll assist with a variety of commercial construction activities, including:

General Construction

• Assisting with commercial renovations and tenant improvements
• Site preparation before work begins
• Selective demolition
• Material handling and transportation
• Loading and unloading deliveries
• Supporting carpenters and skilled trades
• Basic framing assistance
• General site support

Site Organization

• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Protecting existing finishes, fixtures, and client property
• Organizing and properly storing tools, equipment, and materials
• Assisting with deliveries and site logistics
• Cleaning work areas throughout the day—not just at the end of it

Safety & Professionalism

• Following all company safety procedures
• Wearing required PPE at all times
• Reporting unsafe conditions immediately
• Reporting damaged tools or equipment
• Following direction from the Site Lead or Project Manager
• Representing Olive Tree Builds professionally on every project
• Helping keep projects moving instead of slowing them down

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of construction or renovation experience
• Comfortable using common hand tools and basic power tools
• Able to safely lift and move construction materials
• Comfortable performing physically demanding work
• Reliable transportation to job sites throughout the GTA
• Able to communicate effectively in English
• Legally authorized to work in Canada

Required PPE

Applicants should already have, or be willing to obtain:

• CSA-approved safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses
• Work gloves

Bonus Experience

The following experience is considered an asset but isn't required:

• Commercial construction
• Restaurant or retail renovations
• Demolition
• Site preparation
• Drywall
• Painting
• Flooring
• Working at Heights
• WHMIS
• First Aid

If you do solid work, work hard, and don't need to be chased, you'll fit in well here.

If you consistently improve your skills, take ownership, and produce quality work, we'll invest in your growth.

How To Apply

Submit your resume and answer the following question:

Tell us about a time you took initiative on a construction project without being asked. What happened, and what was the result?

(Optional but encouraged)

Include photos of projects you've worked on if you have them.

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

Application question(s):

• Have you worked on active construction or renovation sites before?
• Which of the following have you completed professionally? (Demolition, Site Preparation, Material Handling, Drywall, Painting, Flooring, Framing, etc.)
• Are you comfortable performing physically demanding work throughout the day?
• Have you used common hand tools and power tools on the job?
• Do you have reliable transportation to travel to job sites throughout the GTA?
• Do you currently hold Working at Heights, WHMIS, or First Aid certifications?
• Do you currently own, or are you willing to obtain, the required PPE?
• Have you worked in a role where punctuality and professionalism were expected every day?
• Why do you want to work at Olive Tree Builds?

Experience:

• Construction: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person