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75110.00 – Construction trades helpers and labourers

Construction trades helpers and labourers assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities at construction sites, in quarries and in surface mines.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Asphalt spreader
  • Bricklayer helper
  • Carpenter helper
  • Concrete mixer helper
  • Concrete paving labourer
  • Construction helper
  • Construction labourer
  • Demolition worker
  • Driller helper - surface mining
  • Drywall sander
  • Excavation labourer
  • Flagperson
  • Glazier helper
  • Pipeline mandrel operator
  • Plumber helper
  • Roofer helper

Core competencies

  • Quality Control Testing to inspect materials, measure and check basic dimensions and ensure alignment with specified standards
  • Operation and Control to operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators, tampers and to tend machines and equipment such as mixers, compressors and pumps
  • Dynamic Strength to repeatedly exert maximum force, enabling them to handle heavy lifting, pulling, pushing of various construction objects and sustained physical tasks across varied job site conditions
  • Trunk Strength to exert maximum core strength continuously to stabilize their bodies during heavy lifting, carrying and manual handling of construction materials and equipment
  • Collaboration to demonstrate strong teamwork, clear communication and adaptability to efficiently support skilled tradespeople and address site needs
  • Knowledge in Building and Construction to understand safety protocols, using construction tools, handling and transporting materials, site layout, assisting skilled tradespeople, knowing construction terminology and performing site clean-up

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Load and unload construction materials, and move materials to work areas
  • Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks, shoring and barricades required at construction sites
  • Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
  • Assist tradespersons such as carpenters, bricklayers, cement finishers, roofers and glaziers in construction activities
  • Assist heavy equipment operators to secure special attachments to equipment, signal operators to guide them in moving equipment and provide assistance in other activities
  • Assist in aligning pipes and perform related activities during oil and gas pipeline construction
  • Assist in drilling and blasting rock at construction sites
  • Assist miners in excavating and in setting up and operating various drills and other surface mining machinery
  • Level earth to fine grade specifications using rake and shovel
  • Assist in demolishing buildings using prying bars and other tools, and sort, clean and pile salvaged materials
  • Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and other equipment
  • Operate pneumatic hammers, vibrators and tampers as directed
  • Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction such as mixers, compressors and pumps
  • Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants, and remove asbestos and other hazardous materials
  • Oil and grease hoists and similar equipment
  • Direct traffic at or near construction sites
  • Perform other activities at construction sites, as directed.

Additional information

  • Mobility is possible among workers in this unit group.
  • Progression from rigger to crane operator is possible with experience and additional certification.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Other trades helpers and labourers (75119)
  • Public works and maintenance labourers (75212)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

7 – Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations

TEER

5 – Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education

Major group

75 – Helpers and labourers and other transport drivers, operators and labourers

Sub-major group

751 – Helpers and labourers

Minor group

7511 – Trades helpers and labourers

Unit group

75110 – Construction trades helpers and labourers

Occupational profile

75110.00 – Construction trades helpers and labourers

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