About this role
Brackley Shore Property Care is a small property maintenance and construction company serving Ajax and the surrounding Durham Region. We handle residential renovations, repairs, and outdoor construction projects, and we're looking for a general labourer to support our crew on site.
A typical day starts with loading tools and materials at the shop, then heading to a job site where you'll help with digging, mixing concrete, moving lumber and debris, and keeping the work area clean and safe. You'll work alongside experienced carpenters and tradespeople, learning on the job and picking up skills as you go.
What you'll be doing
- Material handling. Load, unload, and move construction materials and tools between the shop and job sites.
- Site preparation. Dig trenches, level ground, and assist with setting up forms and foundations.
- Concrete work. Mix, pour, and spread concrete under the direction of the crew leader.
- Cleanup. Clear debris, sweep work areas, and dispose of waste materials properly at the end of each day.
What they're asking for
- No experience needed. We are willing to train the right person who shows up on time and works safely.
- Certification. WHMIS 2015 and Working at Heights are considered assets, but we can provide training for the right candidate.
- Physical fitness. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Transportation. Must have reliable transportation to reach job sites in Ajax and nearby areas; a valid driver's licence is an asset.
What the employer offers
- Pay extras. Overtime pay after 44 hours per week, as per Ontario standards.
- Gear. Safety boots and hard hat provided after probation, plus company t-shirts.
- Training. Paid on-the-job training and opportunities to take certification courses.
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.