About this role
Humberline Electric is an electrical contractor working on residential and small commercial projects around Amethyst Harbour and the surrounding communities on Lake Superior's north shore. The company is hiring general labourers to support its electricians on active job sites.
A typical day starts at the shop or on site with a quick briefing on the day's work. You'll carry and stage materials, dig and backfill trenches for underground conduit, help pull cable, keep work areas clear and sweep up at the end of the shift. You'll work alongside journeyperson electricians who show you how a site runs, and you'll be expected to wear your PPE, follow lockout and ladder rules, and ask questions when something isn't clear.
What you'll be doing
- Material handling. Carry, load and stage conduit, wire, fixtures and tools where the crew needs them.
- Site preparation. Dig and backfill trenches and assist with conduit installation under supervision.
- Cleanup. Sweep, sort scrap and keep walkways and work areas clear through the shift.
- Equipment support. Operate basic hand and power tools and help set up ladders and scaffolding.
What they're asking for
- No experience needed. The employer trains on site; reliability and a willingness to learn matter more than a resume.
- Tickets. WHMIS and Working at Heights are an asset, and the employer will help the right candidate get them.
- Physical fitness. You can lift up to 50 lbs repeatedly and work outdoors in all weather.
- Transportation. You can get to sites around Amethyst Harbour and surrounding communities on time.
What the employer offers
- Boot allowance. Up to $150 toward CSA-approved work boots after three months.
- Gear provided. Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves and high-vis vest supplied at no cost.
- Path to apprenticeship. Strong labourers are supported toward electrical apprenticeship hours and registration.
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.