ABOUT ACTIVA:
Activa is Waterloo Region's largest land developer and home builder. For the last 30 years, we've developed communities for families and individuals to thrive - developing land into vibrant neighbourhoods, building homes designed for real life, and continuing to serve the communities we build long after closing. Waterloo Region is our home, and it's our privilege to help our city take shape.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
- Paid sick days
- Year-round work
- Competitive compensation
- Company paid health and dental benefits
- RRSP Match
- Strong focus on employee health and well being
- Local Work (*All of our offices and sites are located within the KW Region)
SAFETY AT ACTIVA:
Workplace safety is a core aspect of every role at Activa, requiring active participation in hazard prevention, compliance with safety procedures, the appropriate use of personal protective equipment and championing a positive safety culture in our workplaces.
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Excavation Labourer is a key member of the excavation team, playing an active role in storm, sewer, and water installation projects, ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently in an outdoor environment. This role requires a dependable, hardworking, and physically capable individual with a basic understanding of excavation practices and the ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Safety:
- Follow all established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner.
- Promptly report hazards, unsafe conditions, near misses, injuries or accidents to the supervisor.
- Participate in required health and safety meetings and training sessions.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including job sites, tools, and equipment.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Regulations for Construction Projects, and all applicable legislation.
- Safely operate, inspect, and report any issues with tools, machinery, and equipment.
- Work collaboratively with coworkers, operators and supervisors to promote and uphold a positive safety culture on site.
- Follow company health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
Excavation Labourer:
- Play an active role in storm, sewer, and water installations, as well as excavation and backfilling activities as assigned.
- Keep excavation work area and service truck clean and organized.
- Perform grading with laser equipment in a safe and accurate manner.
- Safely operate, inspect, and maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in accordance with training and company procedures, including completing required logs.
- Support backfilling operations, including manual tasks such as raking and shoveling and assist with operating the diesel plate compactor.
- Perform work outdoors in all weather conditions alongside heavy equipment.
- Maintain a professional and respectful presence on job sites
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Judicial Matters Check in the original format and dated within one (1) month of the conditional offer from Activa group of companies.
This role is open due to an existing vacancy.
If you are self-motivated and are looking for an opportunity to expand your career in a dynamic and enthusiastic environment, you are invited to submit your resume.
We appreciate your interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Activa is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department.
Pay: $51,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you eligible to work in Canada?
- This role requires a satisfactory criminal record and judiciary matters check, is this something you are comfortable with?
- Are you comfortable with the posted salary?
Licence/Certification:
- Driver's License? (preferred)
- Working at Heights Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
