Horizon Construction Workforce is a leading construction workforce supplier based in the thriving city of Calgary, Alberta.
Horizon Construction is currently seeking:
Skilled Labourers with construction experience who will be doing a variety of duties on site. The right candidate should have a good construction background, be comfortable dealing with a variety of different tasks, and have at least one specialization. Position might include specialized duties such as OFA-2, TCP, basic machine operation, or concrete finishing depending on experience of the candidate.
Duties include:
- Loading & unloading: material handling, allocation & identification.
- Clean up: sweeping & shoveling, material identification, demolition, coordination, organization.
- Tool use: heavy tools, hand tools, ladders; power tools, scaffolding.
- Machinery: swamping, gas tools, tampers, spotting, pumps & hoses.
- Groundwork: grading, digging, leveling & soil transport.
- Concrete: preparation, mixing, placement, chipping, drilling.
Potential specialty - machine operation:
- Operate: Scissor lift, skidsteer.
- Maintenance: routine inspections, basic maintenance, ID & report faults.
- Full awareness of surroundings and especially other workers on site.
Potential specialty - TCP:
- Direct traffic in and around construction sites in line with traffic control plan, including coordinating with larger TCP team.
- Read & interpret traffic control plans.
- Set-up & take-down of traffic control equipment.
- Facilitate deliveries.
- Communicate with public, deliveries, and site personnel clearly and calmly.
Potential specialty - OFA-2:
- Assessing injuries & illnesses: assess severity, and appropriate course of action.
- Administer first aid: small wounds, control bleeding, assist with choking, and address other basic medical needs.
- Fill in first aid forms.
- Refer patients to further medical assistance.
- Follow first aid protocols and safety plans.
Job Requirements:
- 1 year of general labourer experience.
- Must be able to commit to full time employment.
- Able to multi-task and stay organized.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
- Must own basic equipment (pouch & work gloves) and be able to commute to and from job site.
- Must own PPE.
What we offer:
- Competitive wages
- Benefits (extended health & dental)
- Steady, year-round employment
- Paid training/certifications/apprenticeship
- Paid vacation, overtime
- Room for advancement
- Ongoing support from our team
At Horizon, we prioritize fairness, safety, and growth. We offer living wages based on market data because we believe in treating our employees with respect. Our comprehensive benefits—including dental, healthcare, paramedical services, vision care, and life insurance—are available to all employees to support their well-being and that of their families.
We’re committed to your professional development, providing honest feedback and focusing on your strengths to help you succeed long-term. Our training programs, both mandatory and optional, ensure safety and support career advancement—from WHMIS and fall protection to apprenticeships and first aid.
Safety is non-negotiable. Our dedicated Occupational Health & Safety team upholds standards above industry norms, and we’re COR certified in BC and Alberta. We also consider job placement proximity, aiming to minimize travel and compensate when necessary, with opportunities available in cities across the region.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
