Posted 2 months ago
Labourer, Rough
@ Caivan
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Caivan is hiring a Labourer for its Rough Department to maintain a safe, clean residential construction site under the direction of Rough Project Managers and Team Leaders. The work involves framing checks, repairs and site support across projects in Ottawa. The posting states a Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm schedule, plus industry-leading wages and a range of benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Assist Rough Project Managers with frame checking homes
- Perform framing repairs
- Sweep and clean homes and site
- Mark out cabinet locations and door swings
- Organize site supplies and maintain stock levels
Requirements summary:
- Residential building, construction or labour experience
- Valid driver's licence and clean driving record
- Working at Heights, WHMIS and WSIB certification
- Experience with tools and machinery
- Ability to perform physically challenging work
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-18
- 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 |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Construction site, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Working at Heights, WHMIS, WSIB |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| 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 a reliable & adaptable individual for the position of Labourer, in our Rough Department, responsible for maintaining and safe and clean site. This role is responsible for day-to-day tasks directed by the Rough Project Managers & Team Leaders within their standardized work.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated person with a strong drive to produce quality work, while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.
Schedule
- Monday to Thursday: 7:00 am – 4:30 pm
- Friday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
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
- No formal education is required, although any training related to construction skills is an asset
- Experience in residential building, construction, labour or related field
- Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation
- Safety certification in Working at Heights, WHMIS, WSIB
- Experience dealing with tools and machinery
Exceptional Skills
- Good organizational skills with ability to get tasks completed according to timelines
- Good communication & customer service skills
- Must have the ability to perform physically challenging work
- Motivated to work hard and be a contributing Team Member
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
- Demonstrated organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize
Key Responsibilities
- Assist Rough Project Managers with frame checking homes
- Perform framing repairs
- Sweep/clean homes, as required
- Set up propane during the Winter heat program
- Clean site
- Supply paperwork and daily tasks to Trades in the units
- Mark out and spray paint cabinet locations & door swings
- Organize site supplies and maintain stock levels
- Conduct PM to PM hand offs
- Engage in standardized work training and PDCA learning
- Assist with all other tasks related to the Project Manager’s role
Working Conditions
- Majority of time is spent on construction sites
- Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and priorities
- Work may involve exposure to weather, noise, dust, and high-risk activities
- PPE (hard hat, hi-vis & steel toes boots) is required at all times in field settings
- Physically able to lift, bend, and work 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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