Posted 2 months ago
Labourer, Construction
@ Caivan
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Caivan is hiring a Labourer in its Finish Department to help build homes in a residential community in Ottawa. The work covers supporting the Construction Technician and Project Manager, keeping home and lot cleanliness, and preparing homes for the next trade. The posting lists industry-leading wages, company-paid health and dental coverage, and bi-weekly direct deposit.
Responsibilities:
- Support Construction Technician and Project Manager on assigned homes
- Clean and prepare lots and homes for next trade
- Provide trade partner access and maintain home cleanliness
- Perform winter checks and protection
- Keep task organizational list up to date
Requirements summary:
- 0-1 year labourer experience in residential construction
- Valid driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Knowledge of construction equipment and materials
- Strong attention to detail and independence
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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 |
| Experience | 0+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer low |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Free or discounted meals, Home office allowance |
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Caivan
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Passion • Purpose • Place
Full company description
Our curiosity for what makes our favorite places special drives us and our creative process. Community building doesn’t begin and end, it evolves and grows. We take our role in the life cycle of neighborhoods and the people that enjoy them seriously. Where we live directly affects who we are and how we live our lives. At Caivan Communities, our core belief is that our communities have the capacity to positively impact the people that call our Neighborhoods home. We are dedicated to shaping purpose-built places around the lives we aspire to live. Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/caivansocial/ https://www.facebook.com/caivansocial/
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,114
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 173
- Reported office locations
- 3713 Borrisokane Rd, Ottawa, Ontario K2J 4J4, CA
- Business categories
- Construction
- Communities
- Real Estate
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- Caivan Development Corporation
- Caivan
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Our curiosity for what makes our favorite places special drives us and our creative process. Community building doesn’t begin and end, it evolves and grows. We take our role in the life cycle of neighborhoods and the people that enjoy them seriously. Where we live directly affects who we are and how we live our lives. At Caivan Communities, our core belief is that our communities have the capacity to positively…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real Estate |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 27 |
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Are you ready to grow your career in Residential Construction?
We are seeking an organized & proactive individual for the position of Labourer, in our Finish Department, responsible to assist with managing the construction of homes within a community.
This role requires maintaining construction schedules, coordinating trades, materials, and documentation, and overseeing site cleanup and preparation of homes under construction.
Why ABIC?
Industry Leading Wages
Annual Paid Operations Shutdown (in addition to Paid Vacation Days)
Complimentary Daily Lunch Program
Car Allowance
Safety Boot Allowance
Supportive team culture that values safety, quality, and innovation
Company-Paid Health & Dental Coverage
Coordinating Benefits
Life Insurance, where applicable
Group Benefits & Perks (including Goodlife & Bell Mobile)
Use of ADP (HR Portal) – easily access your employee information, paystubs & schedule time off
Bi-Weekly Payments directly to your bank account
You Will Bring
- 0 - 1 year experience as Labourer in residential construction environment
- A valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle
- Ability to lift/move 50lbs
- Knowledge of the proper use of equipment, materials, and supplies used in construction work
Exceptional Skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Work to complete tasks efficiently in a timely manner
- Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Responsibilities
- Support the Construction Technician and Project Manager to help deliver the construction of assigned homes
- Deliver homes on schedule, while upholding Caivan’s core values
- Ensure the cleanliness and presentation of individual lots in the community (ex. debris in appropriate and designated places)
- Prepare the homes for the next trade (including debris clean up, removing cardboard, mopping, and sweeping)
- Provide access to required trade partners & maintain home cleanliness
- Winter checks & protection
- Manage and ensure that the task organizational list is up to date and implemented
- Conduct work in alignment with Caivan’s Health & Safety policies and reporting process
- Contribute and adhere to standardized work processes
- All other duties assigned by the Manager
Working Conditions
- The job description implies the performance of repetitive tasks
- Majority of time is spent on construction sites
- Work may involve exposure to weather, noise, dust, and high-risk activities
- Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and priorities
- PPE (hard hat, hi-vis & steel toes boots) is required at all times in field settings
- Ability to lift heavy objects, walk, and stand for long periods and perform strenuous physical labour in all weather conditions
- Ability to travel to different projects throughout the City of Ottawa
We carefully review all applications and will contact candidates whose skills, experience, and qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the position.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support the application review and candidate screening process. All hiring decisions involve human review and oversight.
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs.
This position is available due to a current vacancy.
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