Deconstructors Demolition Inc. is looking for a Demolition Labourer to join our crew in a seasonal full-time position.
Demolition is more than tearing things down. Our work focuses on safe, careful, and environmentally responsible demolition and deconstruction. This includes preparing sites, removing materials, sorting salvage and recycling, supporting hazardous materials controls, and helping leave each site safer, cleaner, and ready for the next stage of work.
This is a hands-on role and a great opportunity to gain practical experience in demolition, deconstruction, construction, environmental services, and the skilled trades. Previous experience is helpful, but not required. Training and supervision will be provided.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will work with experienced foremen, supervisors, and crew members on active job sites. Duties may include:
- Helping prepare job sites before demolition or deconstruction begins
- Setting up work areas, signage, barricades, and controlled access zones
- Removing non-structural materials by hand
- Loading, unloading, carrying, and organizing tools, materials, and debris
- Using basic hand tools and power tools under supervision
- Sorting materials for salvage, recycling, disposal, or reuse
- Cleaning and organizing work areas to help maintain safe job sites
- Helping maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles
- Completing basic safety documentation, such as hazard assessments and toolbox talks
- Following directions from foremen and supervisors
- Working respectfully with crew members, clients, and other trades on site
Work conditions may vary. Some days may be dusty, muddy, repetitive, or physically demanding. Safety is always the top priority.
What You’ll Learn
This position provides hands-on experience and training in areas such as:
- Job-site safety and hazard awareness
- Proper PPE use
- Basic tool use
- Demolition and deconstruction methods
- Material handling and sorting
- Construction site communication
- Working as part of a crew
- Waste diversion, salvage, recycling, and environmental responsibility
- Professional work habits that transfer into construction, trades, and industrial work
What We’re Looking For
You may be a good fit if you:
- Enjoy hands-on work
- Can follow instructions carefully
- Take safety seriously
- Are reliable and punctual
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Can work outdoors in different weather conditions
- Are comfortable with active work that may include lifting, carrying, bending, standing, and moving throughout the day
- Communicate clearly and respectfully
- Are interested in demolition, construction, deconstruction, recycling, environmental work, or skilled trades
Experience in construction, labour, landscaping, warehouse work, tools, or equipment is an asset, but not required. We are willing to train the right person.
A valid driver’s licence is an asset, but not required unless needed for specific site assignments.
What We Provide
- Job-specific training
- Safety orientation and ongoing safety support
- Supervision from experienced team members
- Hands-on experience on real project sites
- Required company hard hat
- A team environment focused on learning, improvement, and doing the work properly
Job Details
- Position type: Seasonal full-time
- Location: Victoria
- Work sites: Various project sites across Vancouver Island
- Start location: Work typically begins at our Nanaimo yard before crews travel to job sites
- Eligibility: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and meet any applicable program or funding requirements associated with the position
About Deconstructors
Deconstructors Demolition Inc. provides demolition, deconstruction, and hazardous materials abatement services across Vancouver Island. We are committed to safety, sustainability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Our work supports safer job sites, cleaner project transitions, and more responsible handling of construction and demolition materials. We believe in doing hard work with care, professionalism, and respect for the people and communities around us.
How to Apply
Please send your resume to [email protected] with a short note telling us why you are interested in this position.
We do not expect applicants to know everything about demolition before applying. We are looking for someone who is reliable, safety-minded, willing to learn, and ready to be part of a crew.
Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
Work Location: In person
