Labourer

Tartan Homes

Job Title: Labourer

Company: Tartan Homes

Reports to: Site Superintendent

Salary Range: $21.01 - $26.43 per hour

Location: Findlay Creek Site in Gloucester

About Us

Tartan is an Ottawa new home builder that has been building in communities across Canada’s capital for more than 50 years. Tartan homes are built better, look better, and live better - setting them apart from other builders. With high quality finishes, standard finished basements and more, it’s no wonder Tartan Homes are in a class all their own!

As part of the Taggart Group, Tartan is a proud, family-owned business benefiting from long-standing stability and continued growth, offering a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

As a Site Labourer, you are responsible for ensuring the effective preparation and cleaning of homes, as well as maintaining overall site cleanliness and safety. Working in coordination with the Site Superintendent, your role supports day-to-day site operations by performing duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards. The Site Labourer contributes to a positive experience for employees, customers, managers, and suppliers while supporting the vision, mission, and strategic goals of Tartan Homes Corporation.

Key Responsibilities

• Load and unload construction materials and move materials to areas within the development.


• Daily moving, cleaning, and inventory of tools and equipment around the site.


• Prepare houses for painters, including scrubbing and preparing all paint surfaces.


• Prepare the houses for carpenters and trades by pulling nails, sweeping, vacuuming and scrubbing a variety of surfaces.


• Complete daily collection and disposal of debris across the construction site, including common areas (site office) and houses as instructed and in compliance with waste removal programs.


• Lock and unlock houses at the beginning and end of each shift.


• Locate standpipes and ensure water is turned on for each box. 


• Complete snow removal from drives and walkways during the winter months.


• Assist tradespersons as directed by Site Superintendent.


• Assist in installation of guard rails, barriers and other safety measures.


• Install high-density foam.


• Relocate and ensure proper functionality of construction propane and electric heaters as required once proper training/certification is in place. 


• Provide status reports to the Site Superintendent on tasks and raise concerns or issues daily.


• All other duties as required by the manager.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A high-school diploma is preferred.


• Experience in residential building or related construction industry would be an asset.


• Ability to receive and follow instructions and coordinate several simultaneous tasks while staying focused, paying strong attention to detail and maintaining a positive attitude and flexible work style.


• Ability to lift, carry, push and pull items up to at least 40 lbs on a consistent basis throughout the day.


• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally in English.


• Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to complete tasks as per the prescribed schedule/timelines.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work well independently, and a willingness to learn.


• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with supervisors, trades, and colleagues.


• Current valid certifications in Working at Heights, Forklift, Propane and Natural Gas, First Aid, WHMIS 2015 and Health and Safety Awareness would be a strong asset.


• Valid driver’s license in good standing and access to a vehicle is a requirement.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• You work in a loud, busy residential construction site environment year-round, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.


• You maintain good physical condition for various on-site duties and can walk, stand, or sit for extended periods.


• Overtime may be required as needed.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [email protected] with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects the regular hourly wage.

Thank You for Considering Tartan Homes

Thank you for your interest in joining Tartan Homes. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Tartan Homes and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.