Summer Student Construction Labourer- May 2024

Louis W Bray Construction is looking for students to join our team this summer from May to August.

Do you like working outdoors? Do you want to be part of a major infrastructure project in Ottawa? Are you interested in rolling up your sleeves in heavy civil construction? That’s great! We are looking for people just like you!

THIS IS NOT your regular summer job; it requires you to work outdoors in all kinds of weather, and it can be physically demanding. However, the work is rewarding, knowing you are part of a team helping to improve Ottawa’s infrastructure.

Louis W Bray Construction is a family-owned and operated Heavy Civil General Contractor, but we are more than just your regular heavy civil construction company. Our employees never feel like a number or another cog in the wheel. Every employee is an integral part of the organization. We work together, we play together, and we get involved together.

Anticipated Start Date: May 2024

What are some of the things you will be doing?

• Follow the Company’s health and safety requirements.
• Provide support to Site Supervisor through various hands-on construction and site tasks.

• Using powered tools such as Jack-hammers; Chipping concrete and concrete removal
• Prepare sites and clean up rubble and debris to ensure a safe and well-maintained construction site.
• Removing forms from set concrete, painting and other related tasks
• Load, unload and transport supplies, equipment and construction materials.
• Move tools, equipment, machinery and construction material to and from work areas.
• Assist in the erection and dismantling of concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades.
• Perform other duties as required.

What are the requirements?

• Must be 16 years of age or older to work on a Construction site as per the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is considered an asset.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 50 lb.
• Able to work 10-hour days Monday to Friday from 7 am to 5 pm

What are we looking for?

• A positive, can-do, team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to follow directions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to make decisions based on sound judgment and reasoning.
• High attention to detail
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently and under direct supervision in a busy environment.
• Previous experience in the construction industry, landscaping, or manual labour is an asset

Why should you apply?

• Family and Team environment
• Competitive wages
• Opportunity for full-time work in the fall and advancement with a growing company

Louis W Bray Construction welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process. Thank you in advance for your interest in this position. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted