Construction Craft 

Worker (Labourer)

Construction Craft Workers (Labourers) do it all—from setting up and taking down construction sites, to collaborating with other tradespeople to build, maintain and remove the structures around us. 

As a Construction Craft Worker, you’ll find that no two days are the same. Whether you’re unloading tools and equipment or helping to set up forms, drill or demolish buildings, you’ll use your physical abilities, flexible nature and knack for working with others.  

Above all, you’ll enjoy working with your hands and delivering a dependable level of quality in every task. 

What You'll Learn

  • How to perform various labour activities 
  • How to load and unload construction materials  
  • How to set up construction sites 
  • How to operate construction equipment and tools 
  • How to assist with forming, mixing, drilling, and demolition 

Key Job Skills

  • Coordination and communication 
  • Construction tools and equipment 
  • Construction area setup 
  • Concrete and asphalt mixing and pouring 
  • Health and safety monitoring 

Technical Training

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Technical Training 8 weeks over 2 years
Work-Based Training
4000 HOURS
Salary Range Hourly
$16.75 — $31.00
General Skills
Athletic Collaborative Mathematical Precise Tactile

Program Information

Program Profile

Occupational Description

Construction Craft Workers (Labourers) work mostly on construction sites in residential, institutional, commercial and industrial settings, including pipelines, utilities, hydroelectric dams, roadways, bridges, tunnels, shipyards, mining and railways. Their tasks include site preparation and cleanup, setting up and removing access equipment, and assisting on concrete, masonry, steel, wood and pre-cast erection projects. They handle materials and equipment and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities. They may also perform site safety and security checks.

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Exam Information

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Exam Breakdowns

Interprovincial Exam Information

Challenge the 

trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.