General Labourer – Dunsire Homes

About the Company

Dunsire Developments Inc. has strong corporate values to “Do The Right Thing, Be Remarkable, Take Ownership, Move The Conversation Forward, One Team, and Think Sustainably.”​ Our Purpose is “To Leave the World a Better Place.”​ Our Vision is “To Provide Solutions That Push The Threshold of Sustainable Living.”​ Our Mission is to “Be The Premiere Builder of Environmentally Responsible Communities.”​

Position Available: General Construction Labourer (attached as a Word Document)

The Construction Labourer is responsible for providing great service to others; whether that be supporting your Construction Team, ensuring our trades have a clean and clear work space, and being great with our homeowners. They are responsible for ensuring high standards of quality with all workmanship and to come to work every day with a can-do attitude.

Major Responsibilities

• Prepare house for next trade, as required, including cutting concrete, covering floors, scraping floors, including any other items requested as directed by the Site Supervisor.
• On a daily basis, collect and dispose of debris at construction site, placing it in appropriate designated places, while ensuring compliance with waste recycling programs
• Make sure houses are graded and safe for the trades to work on all exterior items.
• Advise Administrator when to contact garbage company for delivery and exchange bins for interior cleaning
• Locate water valves (dig up and repair) and ensure water is turned on for each house; includes ensuring water valves are raised and marked for sod
• Review, assess and report any issues on safety to the Health & Safety Rep. or direct supervisor, includes ensuring protective gear is used/worn
• Acknowledge and forward any complaints or inquiries forwarded by homeowners to the Construction team as well as the Customer Care Team for immediate response and resolution.
• High level of physical effort in walking, lifting and manual dexterity
• Other duties as assigned
  • This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and expectations of the role but is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees are expected to perform other duties as necessary and may be required to assume additional responsibilities to support the evolving needs, priorities, and objectives of the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Experience in residential building or related construction industry
• Customer service oriented
• Experience dealing and operating with tools and machinery, includes machine skills – rough grading, digging hydro, gas trenching, water boxes, backhoe operation, etc.
• Ability to read, organize and/or schedule reports
• Great communicator
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and on weekends when needed.
• Willingness to learn

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb.
• Will be exposed to construction sites.
• Work frequently requires a high level of physical effort in walking, climbing, lifting, sweeping, plus manual dexterity.
• Work normally requires a moderate level of effort in reading reports, and a lower level in organizing and reviewing schedules and reports.
• Work normally requires a moderate to high level of visual effort in operating machinery, using various power tools, hand tools, and equipment.
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

 Leadership & Cultural Expectations

Dunsire hires for character and develops through coaching. This role is expected to lead in a way that reflects Dunsire’s culture: coaching instead of commanding, valuing ideas over titles, and treating learning as a constant rather than a milestone.

• Demonstrates ownership, coachability, curiosity, and a results orientation.
• Communicates proactively and transparently with your manager and cross-functional team on items that require escalation, risks, and opportunities.
• Embodies and promotes Dunsire’s standard: Build WOW, Present WOW, Experience WOW.
• Exercises strategic thinking and sound judgment, leading through complexity and ambiguity with minimal guidance.

 Why Join Dunsire?

• Come join a company that has been certified as a Great Place to Work by our amazing team!
• Recently certified as one of the Best Workplaces in Real Estate & Construction and Best Workplaces in Ontario!
• Growth Opportunities: Own and shape a growing land development platform with a clear path to expanding scope and team.
• Impact: Play a direct role in shaping communities across Southern Ontario, from first acquisition to shovels in the ground.
• Culture: Join a collaborative and supportive team that values innovation, ownership, and excellence.

How to apply: Speak with your Job Coach at Career Centre (SCDSB)