Taylor Valley Construction

Job Description

Taylor Valley Construction Ltd. is a growing construction services company offering civil, commercial, and residential construction in both public and private sectors in Western Canada. Based in Vancouver, BC, we deliver projects of exceptional quality on time, on budget and executed through a seamless integrated process. Our success is founded on our relationships – we value our clients, trade partners, vendors and contractors, and know that the depth of our collaboration and team centered approach drives the best results for all stakeholders.

We have an opportunity for a Skilled Labourer to join our team on a multifamily wood-frame residential apartment construction project located in Westbank, BC. The selected candidate is expected to deliver general site maintenance and organization, as well as maintain a safe work environment and provide first aid and safety assistance. Reporting directly to the Site Superintendent the person in this position will work closely with the Site Superintendent, carpentry team and sub-trades on site, and should thrive in a collaborative, team oriented work environment. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, tidy, and possesses good communication skills, in addition to being a safety focused individual. The right candidate is also able to take direction efficiently, and is eager to take on any task to contribute to the overall success of the project. This person is also looking for a long-term career in construction with opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities

The Skilled Construction Labourer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Labour & Site Maintenance

Opening and closing the site

Performing any manual labour including clean up, sweeping, stacking, cleaning and moving materials.

Keeping all areas of site organized and safe

Assisting carpentry crew as required

Completing hand excavation as required

All other duties assigned by Site Superintendent

First Aid & Safety Assistance

Assist with daily safety site inspections

Assist with weekly/monthly reporting

Provide site safety orientations for all visitors to site

Reporting any injuries, near misses or hazards on site

Provide inventory control of the first aid station and supplies

All other first aid and safety duties as assigned by the Site Superintendent

Skills & Experience

1 – 2 years of skilled labour or carpentry assistance experience on construction sites

Knowledge of First Aid. Current OFA2 or OFA3 Certification or willingness to achieve an asset.

Valid Fall Protection Certification or willingness to achieve an asset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Strong organizational skills

Punctual, dependable and hardworking

Physical capability to safely perform intensive work activity on site, including lifting and carrying building supplies and equipment

Previous experience working with hand and power tools considered a plus

Basic computer skills, with experience with Microsoft 365 and Outlook an asset

Knowledge of WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

Ability to assess situations and identify potential hazards

Basic understanding of carpentry, including framing, formwork and finishing, an asset

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Willing and able to work outdoors year-round

Must be local to the Kelowna area or willing to relocate to this area

Company Description

Taylor Valley Construction Ltd. is a growing construction services company offering civil, commercial, and residential construction in both public and private sectors in Western Canada. Based in Vancouver, BC, we deliver projects of exceptional quality on time, on budget and executed through a seamless integrated process. Our success is founded on our relationships – we value our clients, trade partners, vendors and contractors, and know that the depth of our collaboration and team centered approach drives the best results for all stakeholders.