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Skilled Labourer

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Calgary, Alberta

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Chandos is hiring full-time Skilled Labourers with telehandling and skid steer experience for construction sites. The work covers concrete installation, equipment operation, scaffolding, excavation and site clean-up, with a requirement for valid equipment tickets. The posting lists employer-paid health, dental and vision benefits, an RRSP matching program and annual salary reviews.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate skid steers, aerial lifts and other equipment
  • Pour, spread and finish concrete
  • Build forms, scaffolding and temporary structures
  • Dig trenches, backfill and level ground
  • Load and unload materials, keep site clean

Requirements summary:

  • Experience in three or more construction tasks or trades
  • Valid skid steer, aerial lift and telehandler tickets
  • Concrete pouring, spreading and finishing skills
  • Safe use of hand and power tools
  • Fall Protection Training
  • First Aid/CPR preferred

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Employer posting date
2026-11-13
First seen by our source
2026-11-13
Source record updated
2026-11-13

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Job details

DepartmentConstruction trades
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer none
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsSkid steer ticket, Aerial lift ticket, Telehandler ticket, Fall Protection Training, First Aid/CPR

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Chandos

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We Build Better Together

Full company description

Established in 1980, Chandos Construction is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative national technical builders. We have over 700 field and office staff across our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Kelowna, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, and Chalk River. Chandos is 100 per cent employee owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. Over 80 per cent of our work is delivered using collaborative methods. In addition to our strength in construction management, we are the Canadian leader in Integrated Project Delivery, Lean construction, Virtual Design and Construction, and Sustainability. At all times we seek to maximize shared value for our employees, clients, industry partners, and community members in a sustainable manner. Because we believe that when we do this, we can build a better world for everyone.

LinkedIn followers
65,978
People associated on LinkedIn
643
Reported office locations
  • 9604 - 20 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6N 1G1, CA
  • 1000, 15 Sunpark Plaza SE, Suite 200, Calgary, Alberta T2X 0M5, CA
  • 110, 4732 – 60th Street, Red Deer, AB T4N 7C7, CA
  • 4180 Lougheed Hwy, Unit 103, Burnaby, BC V5C 6A7, CA
  • 2680 Skymark Ave, Suite 600, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5L6, CA
  • 106-1626 Richter St, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 2M3, CA
  • 770 Palladium Dr, Ottawa, Ontario K2V 1C8 , CA
Business categories
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Construction
  • Project Management
Other recorded names
  • Chandos
  • Chandos Construction
Specialties
  • Construction
  • Construction Management
  • Integrated Project Delivery (IPD)
  • Collaborative Projects
  • Lean Contracting
  • Sustainable Construction
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Innovation
  • Employee Owned
  • Award Winning
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Chandos Production System (CPS)
  • Pull Planning
  • Integration
  • Special Services Group (SSG)
  • General Contracting
  • Big Room
  • and Values Alignment
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Reported total investment
0

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Established in 1980, Chandos Construction is one of North America’s most collaborative and innovative national technical builders. We have over 700 field and office staff across our offices in Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Kelowna, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto, and Chalk River. Chandos is 100 per cent employee owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. Over 80 per cent of our work is delivered using…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size501-1,000 employees
HeadquartersEdmonton, AB
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1980
SpecialtiesConstructionConstruction ManagementIntegrated Project Delivery (IPD)Collaborative ProjectsLean ContractingSustainable ConstructionBuilding Information Modelling (BIM)InnovationEmployee OwnedAward Winning
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Job description

Company Description

We are Chandos

We exist to build a better world.

We are 100 per cent employee-owned, and our success is driven by our employee owners. We prioritize people, purpose, and performance in all that we do.

Every employee has a financial stake in the company’s performance. When the company thrives, you benefit directly. When everyone is invested—literally—it builds a community of accountability, pride and mutual support.

We look for team members who are gritty, accountable, and driven — with a mindset rooted in initiative and purpose.

Job Description

We’re looking for Skilled Labourers with telehandling and skid steer experience who can work safely, use tools and equipment, and help keep the job site running smoothly. If you have experience, work hard, and can handle the physical demands of construction, this role is a good fit.

What You’ll Do

  • Use hand tools and power tools
  • Help with site clean‑up and setup
  • Follow all safety rules
  • Help install concrete and footing work
  • Operate equipment like jackhammers, drills, skid steers, zoom booms, and aerial lifts (tickets required)
  • Use pumps, compressors, and generators
  • Load and unload materials
  • Build and take down scaffolding and temporary structures
  • Grind, sand, scrape, and polish surfaces
  • Help build forms for walls, slabs, stairs, and footings
  • Mix, pour, and spread concrete
  • Dig trenches, backfill, and level ground
  • Align forms and strip/assemble form systems

Qualifications

  • Experience in 3+ construction tasks/trades
  • Concrete skills: pouring, spreading, finishing
  • Able to use hand and power tools safely
  • Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting
  • Valid equipment tickets (skid steer, aerial lift, telehandler)
  • First Aid/CPR (preferred)
  • Good communication with supervisors, coworkers, and customers
  • Able to manage time and work with minimal supervision
  • Strong customer service and teamwork
  • Adaptable, willing to learn, and open to improving how work gets done
  • Fall Protection Training

Physical Demands

  • Lift up to 50 lbs, work at heights, and handle strenuous tasks
  • Work outdoors in all weather
  • Exposure to construction noise and hazards
  • Use required PPE
  • Able to climb ladders and work around heavy equipment
  • Good coordination and manual dexterity

Additional Information

Chandos is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and this includes our recruitment and hiring process.

  • We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
  • Competitive wages
  • Well rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
  • RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
  • Recognition and annual salary reviews program
  • Regular company-wide engagement opportunities

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