Why choose EMBERS Staffing?
Founded in 2008 in Vancouver, BC, EMBERS Staffing is an award-winning temporary staffing agency owned and operated by EMBERS, a registered Canadian charity whose mission is to create economic and employment opportunities for people by providing them jobs, training, and support. EMBERS Staffing’s mission is to create economic opportunities for people — one person, one job, one day at a time. Every year, EMBERS Staffing employs thousands of individuals from diverse backgrounds, placing them in short and long-term jobs. As a social enterprise, we invest 100% of profits back into the community in the form of worker support programs, higher hourly wages, free tool and equipment rentals and access to certified skills training opportunities.
Job Description
We are currently hiring Skilled Labourers for the Vancouver region. If you’re reliable, punctual, and ready to work, we want to hear from you!
Job Duties:
- Experience in operating power tools (Drill, Driver, Saw, Grinder, Jackhammer and Nail Gun)
- Basic carpentry skills such as measuring, cutting, shaping and fitting materials
- Drywall installation, Board, Tape & Mudding..
- Perform work at heights while maintaining safety standard
- Comfortable doing simple repairs and fixes, using nailer and reading measurements accurately
- General manual labor tasks as assigned by the Foreman.
- Safely handle materials and transport them on job sites
- Obeying health and safety codes, as well as the company's principles.
Requirements:
- PPE required: hard hat, safety vest, steel-toed boots, safety glasses and gloves
- Physically fit and able to perform manual labour
- Previous skilled labour experience is required
- Must be dependable and punctual
Certifications & assets
- Fall Protection Certification — asset
- Machinery certifications — asset
Job Types: Temporary, Contract, Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
WHICH BRANCH SHOULD YOU APPLY TO? This posting is for our Vancouver branch, serving workers in: Vancouver · Burnaby · Richmond ·
If you live closer to Surrey, Langley, Delta, or White Rock — please search for our Surrey branch posting instead. Applying to the wrong branch will delay your onboarding.
Job Types: Temporary, Contract, Permanent
Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Which of the following power tools have you operated independently on a job site? (Drill/Driver, Circular Saw, Grinder, Nail Gun, Jackhammer, etc.)
- Briefly describe a construction project you've worked on. What was your role, and which tools or skills did you use?
Experience:
- previous skilled labour construction: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Fall Protection Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
