construction craft labourer

National Occupation Classification Code: 7611

 

OCCUPATION INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Can I practice in my trade right away?

It is possible to practice right away; there are no industry-established restrictions for this occupation. This means that you can work as a Construction Craft Labourer with just Grade 9 education and no other training. If you plan to work as a Construction Craft Labourer you can choose to register with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training to earn an Alberta Occupational Certificate.

What are the duties for this trade?

Construction Craft Labourers prepare and clean construction sites, load and unload construction materials and equipment, handle concrete or cement (mix, pour and shovel), dig trenches with shovels, break rock or pavement with power hand tools (examples: jackhammers, drills), compact the soil, assemble structures (examples: scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades), and align sewer pipelines. Construction Labourers also perform demolitions, including sorting, cleaning and piling old construction materials at the demolition site.

Construction Craft Labourers are often required to lift items weighing over 25 kg (67 pounds). They must also wear protective equipment such as: hard hats, gloves and steel-toed boots.

Construction Craft Labourers work outdoors, therefore the employment is seasonal with overtime required at peak construction times

See the general occupation profile, employment outlook and training information for Construction Labourers please note that companies may have different specific requirements in their job postings and job descriptions.

. Alberta Learning Information Service: ALIS Occupation Profiles

What other titles are used for this trade?

* Concrete Block Pourer
* Concrete Breaker
* Concrete Finisher Helper
* Concrete Float Maker
* Concrete Former Helper
* Concrete Gun Operator
* Concrete Mixer Helper
* Concrete Mixer Operator Helper - Highway Construction
* Concrete Paver Operator Helper
* Concrete Paving Labourer
* Concrete Pourer – Construction
* Concrete Pump Operator
* Concrete Sprayer
* Concrete Vibrator – Manual
* Concrete Waterproofer, Construction
* Construction Helper
* Construction Trades Helper
* Construction Worker
* Concrete Paving Labourer
* Excavation Labourer
* General Labourer
* Paving Operations Labourer
* Wrecker, Buildings

What educational institutions offer training for this trade in Alberta?

Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training is responsible for organizing trades training and certification in Alberta. You may choose to register and follow on-the-job training option developed by this organization.

Find other educational institutions offering training for trades and other occupations in Alberta: search Alberta Learning Information Service – EDinfo – EDinfo

Start Your Application for Journeyman Certification

Contact the Government of Alberta – Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training and obtain information about the on-the-job training for the optional occupational certificate.

Find More Career Options in Trades and Stay Connected

Use the following links to find more information about work in your trade, employment programs and financial help to study. These organizations help you connect with employers and people working in the industry:

. Construction Industry Employer Associations:
  . Alberta Home Builders' Association
  . Merit Contractors Associations

. Energy Industry Associations (Oil and Gas/Pipelines)
  . Canadian Energy Pipelines Associations (CEPA)
  . Petroleum Services Association of Canada


. Understand Related Opportunities in Trades : Search Alberta Learning Information Service: ALIS Occupation Profiles and think of opportunities in related occupations and areas of practice.