Junior Fence Installer / Construction Labourer

Georgian Bay Fencing is looking for a reliable, hardworking Junior Fence Installer / Construction Labourer to join our team.

Previous fence installation experience is not required for this position. We are willing to train the right person.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, physically capable, willing to learn and able to take direction while also developing the ability to think ahead and show initiative on a job site.

This is a hands-on outdoor construction position and is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn the fencing trade and grow within the company.

Work Location & Schedule

Our yard is located in Stayner.

Employees meet at the yard each morning, generally between 7:00–8:00 a.m., depending on the day’s schedule.

Applicants must:

• Have reliable transportation to and from the yard every day
• Be punctual and dependable
• Be prepared to work outdoors in different weather conditions
• Be willing to work longer hours when required
• Be physically capable of demanding construction work
• Hold a valid G driver’s licence, as driving company vehicles may be required

Responsibilities

As a Junior Fence Installer / Construction Labourer, you can expect to:

• Assist with the installation of chain-link, wood and decorative metal fencing
• Work on both residential and commercial projects
• Dig and prepare post holes
• Clean up and move excavated dirt
• Assist with setting fence posts
• Mix and work with concrete
• Carry posts, mesh, lumber, concrete and other fencing materials
• Be able to safely lift at least 50 lbs
• Assist with keeping posts, fences and gates plumb, level and properly aligned
• Assist with building and installing gates
• Learn proper fence installation techniques
• Use hand tools and power tools safely
• Assist with operating machinery and construction equipment as trained
• Load and unload trucks and trailers
• Organize materials before leaving for job sites
• Help prepare trucks and trailers for each day’s work
• Learn to think ahead and visualize the job when loading materials so the crew has everything needed for the day
• Keep tools organized, clean and treated with care
• Keep trucks, trailers and job sites clean and organized
• Clean up and properly put away materials, tools and equipment throughout and at the end of each shift
• Follow instructions from the lead installer and supervisor
• Take direction well and ask questions when unsure
• Show initiative instead of waiting to be told every next step
• Learn to recognize what needs to be done next on a job site
• Adapt to different job sites, work environments and changing conditions
• Communicate respectfully with coworkers, supervisors and customers
• Help with basic job-site assessments and installation preparation as experience develops

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Be reliable and punctual
• Have a strong work ethic
• Be willing to learn
• Be able to take direction
• Show initiative
• Be able to work as part of a small crew
• Be comfortable working outdoors
• Be physically capable of lifting and carrying construction materials
• Be comfortable using basic tools
• Work safely and responsibly
• Take care of company tools, equipment and vehicles
• Be organized and able to help keep the job site clean
• Be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Be adaptable when job-site conditions change
• Be willing to work longer hours when necessary
• Have reliable transportation to our Stayner yard
• Hold a valid G driver’s licence

Previous experience in fencing, construction, landscaping, carpentry, decks, concrete, hardscaping or similar outdoor work is considered an asset, but it is not required.

Experience operating skid steers, mini excavators, augers or similar equipment is also an asset.

What Matters Most to Us

We can teach someone how to build a fence.

What we need from you is:

• Show up every day and on time
• Be willing to work
• Listen and learn
• Take pride in the finished product
• Take care of company tools and equipment
• Help the crew without needing to be constantly asked
• Be someone the rest of the team can rely on

Opportunity for Growth

We are looking for someone who wants to learn the trade and become more valuable to the company over time.

As you develop your skills and become more independent, there is opportunity for:

• Increased pay
• More responsibility
• Equipment operation
• More advanced fence installation work
• Progression toward an experienced installer position

Employees who become dependable, skilled and capable of taking on more responsibility will have the opportunity to grow within Georgian Bay Fencing.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person