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Labourer – Chew Excavating

@ Ralmax

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British Columbia

$28.15–$31.78/hrOn-siteFull-time
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Overview

Ralmax is hiring a full-time unionized labourer for its Chew Excavating division in Victoria, British Columbia, to work in civil construction and utilities. The role supports site development work such as excavation, road works and underground utilities. The posting states hourly pay of $28.15 to $31.78, plus pension contributions and 11.5% vacation pay, with no experience required.

Pay:

$28.15–$31.78 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Support excavation and site development work
  • Assist with road works and underground utilities
  • Work with civil and utilities crews
  • Perform general labour on construction sites

Requirements summary:

  • No specific experience required
  • Experience in civil construction is an asset
  • Interest in a career in civil construction

Benefits mentioned

Retirement plan
Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr

Employer posting date
2026-09-07
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-16

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentConstruction trades
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer none
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training

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Ralmax

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Full company description

The Ralmax Group of Companies is a diversified group of industrial businesses focused in and around Victoria’s working harbour. The Group includes Point Hope Maritime, United Engineering, Chew Excavating, Nixon Bros. Truck Repair, Trio Ready-Mix, and Victoria Harbour Ferry. Ralmax is also a partner with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in Salish Sea Industrial Services. Established in 1978, our expertise is marine industrial services, environmental and site works contracting, ship repair, metal fabrication and structural steel, recycling, and industrial property leasing. Our Mission Statement: Provide a sustainable, viable, and responsible industry that leverages and optimizes the inherent value of Victoria’s Harbour.

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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • 343 Bay St, A, Victoria, British Columbia V8T 1P5, CA
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Industrial
  • Property Development
Other recorded names
  • Ralmax
  • Ralmax Group of Companies
Specialties
  • Civil Construction
  • Ship Repair
  • Residential and Commercial Recycling and Disposal
  • Pile Driving and Dredging
  • Ready-mix Concrete Services
  • Demolition
  • Deconstruction
  • Asbestos Abatement
  • Large Steel Fabrication
  • and Landscaping and Gardening Products
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Reported total investment
0

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The Ralmax Group of Companies is a diversified group of industrial businesses focused in and around Victoria’s working harbour. The Group includes Point Hope Maritime, United Engineering, Chew Excavating, Nixon Bros. Truck Repair, Trio Ready-Mix, and Victoria Harbour Ferry. Ralmax is also a partner with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in Salish Sea Industrial Services. Established in 1978, our expertise is…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersVictoria, British Columbia
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesCivil ConstructionShip RepairResidential and Commercial Recycling and DisposalPile Driving and DredgingReady-mix Concrete ServicesDemolitionDeconstructionAsbestos AbatementLarge Steel Fabricationand Landscaping and Gardening Products
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Job description

Labourer – Chew Excavating

Employment Type: Full Time – Hourly, Unionized

Business Unit: Chew Excavating Ltd.

Location: Victoria, British Columbia

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Work Setting: Civil Construction – Civil and Utilities

Wage Rate: $28.15–$31.78/hr plus $3.14/hr pension and 11.5% vacation pay

Chew Excavating Ltd., a Ralmax Group Company, specializes in site development including demolition, deconstruction, hazardous materials removal, excavation, road works, and underground utilities.

With long-standing contracts to fulfill, Chew Excavating has an opening for a labourer to work in our Civil and Utilities Divisions.

If you are a labourer with or without experience in civil construction, looking to pursue a career in Civil Construction, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay
  • Union benefit package plus pension
  • Professional development and training
  • Educational advancement and courses

About the Ralmax Group of Companies

Ralmax is a diversified group of local industrial businesses focused in and around Victoria's working harbour. The group includes Chew Excavating, Point Hope Maritime, Trio Ready-Mix, United Engineering, St. Vincent Bay Quarry, Nixon Bros. Truck Repair and Victoria Harbour Ferries. The Ralmax Group is also partnered with the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations in Salish Sea Industrial Services.

Application Process

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and cultures to join our team (including self-identifying Indigenous, status, non-status, Metis, and Inuit and non-Indigenous cultures). If you have any questions regarding this position or applying for the position, please reach out and email us at: [email protected]. We want to support all applicants during this process.

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are looking forward to connecting with you!

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