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:

• Humility grants us insight from others
• Inquisitive & learning continuously
• Guided by always doing what is right
• Honest, open and timely communication
• Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions
• Determined 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.