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<h1><strong>Skilled Labourer</strong></h1><h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2><p>We are looking for a dependable and skilled Landscaping/Hardscaping Laborer to join our team installing playgrounds across the Lower Mainland. This role is well‑suited for someone who enjoys hands-on work, values quality, and wants to contribute to building safe and inspiring outdoor spaces for communities.<p>You will work with drawings and plans, assist with layout, assemble playground structures, complete drilling and anchoring tasks, and help maintain a clean and organized job site. Regular use of both hand and power tools will be part of your daily responsibilities.<p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li>Read and interpret construction drawings and plans</li><li>Perform layout for playground assembly</li><li>Assemble and erect playground structures</li><li>Drill into the ground and complete surface mounts</li><li>Dismantle pallets and support site clean-up</li><li>Safely operate hand and power tools</li></ul><h2><strong>Essential Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li><strong><u>Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle</u></strong></li><li><strong><u>Must be able to pass a </u></strong><strong style="color:rgb(8,7,7);"><u>back ground</u></strong><strong><u> check</u></strong></li><li>Minimum 1 year of construction site experience</li><li>Comfortable and proficient with hand and power tools</li><li>Strong communication skills and professional demeanor</li><li>Interest in long-term growth within the company</li></ul><h2><strong>Preferred Assets</strong></h2><ul><li>Leadership experience</li><li>Heavy Equipment Operator experience (skid steers, bobcats, small excavators)</li><li>Carpentry or shop experience</li><li>Playground installation experience</li><li>Landscape or hardscape experience</li></ul><h2><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></h2><p>We offer a supportive environment backed by over 25 years of industry success and consistent project bookings. Team members enjoy:</p><ul><li>Opportunities for advancement (foreman, management, etc.)</li><li>Inclusive team culture and company events</li><li>Travel allowance</li><li>Overtime opportunities</li><li>Potential holiday bonus</li></ul><h2><strong>Work Environment</strong></h2><p>We provide essential safety equipment (hard hat and vest). You are required to bring steel‑toed boots. Expect a consistent <strong>40-hour week, Monday to Friday</strong>, with occasional overtime.<p>Projects are located throughout the Lower Mainland, from <strong>Abbotsford to North Vancouver</strong>, and some may span several days. We proudly partner with municipalities, schools, and community organizations to create engaging outdoor recreation spaces.Skille</p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong><p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Westminster, BC.</p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong><p>The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $34.00/hr.</p><strong>Workplace Type</strong><p>This is a fully onsite position in New Westminster,BC.<p> </p> <p> </p> <h4>À propos d'Aerotek:</h4> <p>Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue. <p>Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.</p> <p>La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.</p> <h4>About Aerotek:</h4> <p>We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.</p> <p>Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p>

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