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General Laborer

@ Express Employment Professionals

Calgary, Alberta

$18/hrFull-timeContract1+ years experience
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Overview

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a General Laborer in South Calgary on a part-time, full-time, temporary, casual or on-call basis, starting at $18.00 per hour. The work is hands-on construction and general labour involving lifting, carrying and tool use. Candidates need construction, landscaping or manufacturing experience and must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Pay:

From $18 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Lift, carry, push and pull materials up to 50 lbs
  • Use hand and power tools
  • Follow instructions and work independently or in a team
  • Maintain awareness of surroundings and attention to detail

Requirements summary:

  • 6 months to 1 year of similar experience
  • Previous work in construction, landscaping or manufacturing
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Basic numeracy and ability to read safety signage

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-25
First seen by our source
2026-10-16
Source record updated
2026-10-26

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentGeneral labour
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer none
Driver’s licencepreferred

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Express Employment Professionals

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Full company description

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in Oklahoma City, and a network of sales and support teams internationally. Express Employment Professionals, our flagship franchise, has more than 870 franchise locations and began franchising in 1985 to deliver staffing support and human resource services through a network of franchise office owners. Express helps people find good jobs and companies find good people, and offers a full range of employment solutions, including evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search, and human resources for businesses around the globe. Focusing on a wide range of positions, Express' long-term goal is to put a million people to work annually.

LinkedIn followers
189,455
People associated on LinkedIn
14,384
Reported office locations
  • 9701 Boardwalk Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, US
Other recorded names
  • Express Employment International Headquarters
  • Express Employment International
Specialties
  • professional
  • administrative
  • commercial
  • employment
  • jobs
  • staffing
  • personnel
  • career
  • hiring
  • workforce
  • placement
  • temporary
  • human resources
  • skilled trades
  • direct hire
  • light industrial
  • and office services
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes

Founded in 1983 and corporately headquartered in Oklahoma City, Express Employment International supports the Express Employment Professionals franchise and related brands. The Express franchise brand is an industry-leading, international staffing company with franchise locations across the U.S., Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Express International boasts a team of more than 500 professionals in…

FieldValue
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1983
Specialtiesprofessionaladministrativecommercialemploymentjobsstaffingpersonnelcareerhiringworkforce
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Job description

Location: South Calgary, AB

Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Part-time/Full-time/ Temp/ Causal/ On-Call

Work Location: In person

We’re hiring a reliable and experienced General Laborer to join a fast-paced team in South Calgary. If you have a strong background in construction general labor and thrive in a hands-on environment, this is a great opportunity to grow with a company that values precision, efficiency, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials (50 lbs depending on site needs)
  • Comfortable standing, bending, and moving for extended periods
  • Basic hand‑tool knowledge (hammers, drills, Power tools etc.)
  • Ability to follow instructions and work independently or in a team
  • Strong attention to detail and awareness of surroundings
  • Basic numeracy and ability to read simple instructions, labels, and safety signage

Qualifications:

  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Positive attitude and adaptability to changing tasks
  • Previous work in construction, landscaping, or manufacturing
  • Experience with equipment such as hand tools or power tools
  • 6 months to 1 year of experience in similar roles

Resume Submission Questions:

  1. Do you have a driver's license and access to your own vehicle?
  2. Do you have all PPE?

How to Apply

Please email your resume to [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

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