Skilled Labourer - Heavy Civil & Earthworks
ledcor · Merritt, BC · Canada · On-site
Pay: CAD 27 – 41 a hour
Posted Sep 24, 2026
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Are you an experienced skilled Labourer looking for an opportunity to work on a major mine life expansion project? Ledcor is hiring skilled and motivated Labourers to support a significant expansion project near Logan Lake, BC. In this role, you’ll work alongside our earthworks, heavy equipment, and carpentry crews, providing hands-on support to keep construction activities moving safely and efficiently. We’re looking for individuals with experience in heavy civil construction, earthworks, or pipeline projects who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty and take pride in being a reliable member of the crew. Join the True Blue Ledcor team!
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Essential Responsibilities
Provide general labour support to earthworks, heavy equipment, and carpentry crews
Act as a spotter for heavy equipment operators, helping ensure the safe movement and operation of equipment around workers, structures, excavations, and other site hazards
Assist Heavy Equipment Operators with earthworks activities including excavation, backfilling, grading, and material placement
Support carpenters with concrete and formwork activities, including moving materials, site preparation, stripping forms, and general cleanup
Assist with excavation activities and work around trenches and other active earthworks areas
Install and maintain barricades, signage, fencing, and other work-area controls as required
Perform hand digging, shovelling, raking, compacting, and other physical construction activities
Assist with the placement and movement of construction materials, tools, and equipment
Operate small hand and power tools as required
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Identify and communicate site hazards to supervisors and crew members
Follow directions from supervisors, equipment operators, carpenters, and other trades
Maintain Ledcor’s high standards for safety, quality, and productivity
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Qualifications
Previous experience working as a Labourer on heavy civil, earthworks, pipeline, mining, or industrial construction projects
Experience spotting for heavy equipment is strongly preferred
Familiarity with excavation, backfill, grading, compaction, and general earthworks activities is an asset
Experience supporting carpentry, concrete, or formwork crews is an asset
Ability to understand and follow hand signals, radio communication, and directions from Heavy Equipment Operators
Experience using common construction hand and power tools
Physically capable of performing demanding work, including lifting, carrying, shovelling, and working on uneven terrain
Must be able to provide valid government-issued photo identification
Must successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing
Valid CSTS-09, CSTS-2020, or CSO ticket
Must successfully complete all required project-specific online orientations
Work Conditions
Experienced applicants that reside locally and in the surrounding areas will be given…