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Labourer – Residential Construction

Excel Homes is looking for a reliable, safety-minded Labourer to join our residential construction team. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in keeping job sites organized and safe, and want to build your skills in the homebuilding industry, this may be a great opportunity for you.

In this role, you will work alongside our Site Assistant and Superintendent to support day-to-day construction activity, help prepare homes and job sites for trades, and contribute to a clean, safe, and well-run community.

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent salaried position
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, vision care, and an employee assistance program
• RRSP matching and company pension
• Paid time off, wellness program, tuition reimbursement, and company events
• Monday to Friday, day shift
• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus program

The Role

As a Labourer, you will help keep our construction sites clean, organized, safe, and ready for trades. You will support general labour, material handling, site clean-up, fencing, snow removal when required, and other tasks that help our teams deliver quality homes safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Load, unload, and move construction materials safely to designated work areas
• Install and maintain site fencing to help protect the public, property, and active work areas
• Keep job sites clean, organized, and ready for incoming trades
• Remove rubble, garbage, and construction debris from homes and job sites
• Assist with digging, lifting, moving equipment, and other physical labour as required
• Shovel snow and help maintain safe access around job sites when needed
• Complete paint sweeps and other site preparation tasks
• Lock homes at the end of the day within the community
• Follow Excel Homes’ safety programs and all applicable safety legislation at all times
• Support the Site Assistant, Superintendent, and construction team with additional site-related tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

• 1+ year of related construction or labour experience is preferred, but we are also open to candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn
• A safety-first mindset and the ability to follow direction, site rules, and safe work practices
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and comfort using them safely
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and pride in doing the job well
• A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to adapt when priorities change
• An interest in residential construction and a desire to continue building skills in the industry
• The ability to work well with site teams, trades, and supervisors in a busy construction environment

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• A valid Alberta driver’s licence and clean driving record are required; a company vehicle will be provided for work-related travel between assigned communities and job sites
• The ability to frequently lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort working outdoors in changing weather conditions

Helpful Extras

• Valid First Aid certification
• Completed safety training courses
• PHBI courses or other residential construction training

Why Excel Homes?

Excel Homes is a Mercer Certified Best Employer and an established new home builder serving Calgary and the surrounding communities. Since 1988, we have built more than 15,000 homes and are proud to build high-quality, innovative, and sustainable Built Green® homes.

Our mission is simple: to deliver a home-buying experience that brings the most joy and value to our customers. We do that by challenging the status quo, supporting our people, and creating an environment where team members can learn, contribute, and take pride in the work they do every day.

Work Location: In person at assigned communities and job sites.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Excel Homes. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.