First seen by our source: 26 days ago
Labourer
@ Colas
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Overview
Colas, through its Terus Construction division, is hiring a seasonal, unionized labourer for road construction operations in Prince Rupert, BC. The work is outdoor general labour supporting paving crews, with overtime as required. The posted anticipated wage is $42.34 per hour, and no experience is required.
Pay:
$42.34 an hour
Responsibilities:
- General labourer duties for road construction operations
- Prepare paving surface by filling holes, raking and sweeping
- Assist paving, screed and roller operators and the foreman
- Keep equipment fueled, greased and cleaned
- Signal equipment operators during material movement
Requirements summary:
- No experience required (junior position)
- Class 5 driver's licence or equivalent preferred
- Ability to repetitively lift and carry 50 lbs
- Physically able to perform general labour outdoors
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- Not provided
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-11
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-15
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Schedule | overtime |
| Seasonal | Yes |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Colas
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Boulogne-Billancourt |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 246 |
Terus Construction is an integrated road construction and materials manufacturing company, which has been building roads in British Columbia and the Yukon Territory for over 30 years through decentralized business centers.
Road construction, asphalt paving, aggregate production, hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete supply are the core activities. In addition, the Company acts as general contractor on civil construction projects, including excavation, utilities, concrete placement, sidewalks, and curbs, and in all kind of road construction related activities.
Over 800 jobs every year are performed through more than 20 decentralized business centers, such as highway rehabilitation, airport construction, industrial, municipal and commercial work, subdivisions. More than 550 employees are locally employed.
Terus Construction provides challenging and rewarding opportunities in an entrepreneurial, diverse, inclusive and respectful work environment. As our growth creates new career opportunities, likely there is the right one for you!
Mission
Terus Construction, a division of Colas Western Canada Inc., is hiring a seasonal labourer for our operations.
This is a unionized position based in Prince Rupert, BC.
Main Responsibilities
- General labourer duties associated with road construction operations
- Required ability to shovel, rake and handle other small tools
- Responsible for maintaining the quality of the mat by filling holes, raking, sweeping and get it ready for the rolling operation.
- Responsible for ensuring all the necessary tools are ready to go on the appropriate trucks for the day ahead.
- Aid the paver operator, screed operator, roller operator and foreman to enable them to focus on their jobs.
- Assist in keeping all the equipment fueled, watered, greased, and cleaned
- Operate equipment as needed
- Yard, plant and equipment clean up as needed
- Signal operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment and movement of materials
- Follow instructions from supervisor/manager
- Perform other adhoc duties as required
Qualifications/Experience
- Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent preferred
- Junior position, no experience required
Working Conditions
- Overtime as required
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt
- Must be physically able to work general labour
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry 50 LBS as needed
- Use of personal protection equipment is required
- Must comply with the company’s drug and alcohol testing requirements
Compensation Data
The anticipated wage for this position is $42.34/hour. The final compensation package will be determined based on factors including the candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Terus Construction offers opportunities for qualified people who want to grow in our high-performance organization including competitive salary and benefits package, along with in-house training, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.
Must be able to meet all safety requirements including pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.
We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However only applicants selected to be interviewed will be contacted.
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