Position: Skilled Labourer
Organization: Fourth Pig (Green and Natural Construction)
Website: http://www.fourthpig.org
Location: Toronto, Ontario
The Fourth Pig Worker Co-op (a non-profit organization) fulfills
contracts in sustainable building design, education and construction,
natural building materials design and installation, and renewable
energy installation. Fourth Pig provides consultation and training for
clients in the green building and alternative energy sectors. Our
mission is to foster e
cologically balanced methods of construction and
energy production in order to promote more sustainable and healthy
communities.
Position: Skilled labourer
Employment type: Full time short term contract with potential for
permanent position
Location: Currently in Toronto with possible work sites throughout the GTA
Start date: Potentially immediately, depending on availability of
successful candidate.
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Skills/Requirements:
• Have 1 to 2 years construction site experience
• Some basic tools an asset
• Actively working towards improving skill level
• Experience in renovations and additions
• Experience, knowledge of or at least keen interest in
environmentally and energy efficient building techniques
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Fall protection WHMIS and first aid training. Additional related
training an asset
• Ability to arrive reliably on time to job sites in the GTA and
transport tools as required
Physical ability requirements:
• Work an 8 hour day of physical labour
• Work inside and outside throughout the year
• Ability to lift 50lb over a sustained period of time
• Ability to safely carry out a full slate of physical demands
throughout a work day of construction such as climbing ladders and
scaffold, reaching and lifting overhead, shoveling
You are:
• Keenly interested in environmentally, natural, sustainable and
energy efficient building techniques
• Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient job site and to
ensuring the personal safety of yourself and your co-workers
• Interested in joining a hard working team that can be proud of their results
Workers in the Fourth Pig may be eligible to become worker-members
after a period of work.
How to apply: Please send resume and cover letter to:
info@fourthpig.org
by May 28th, 2014.