Sidewalk Concrete Finisher

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview

Employer: Lafarge Canada Inc.

Job Location: Based in Edmonton, AB, work in various locations in the Edmonton area. Travel expenses
covered by employer.

Wage: $31.00 to $33.00 /hour (based on skills and experience/salary increases as per company’s policy)

Employment terms and conditions: Seasonal employment, full-time, 40 to 80 hours per week (weather
dependent), Overtime, Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Night

Benefits: Dental benefits, Disability benefits, Medical benefits, Pension plan.

Vacancies: 20

Anticipated start date: Spring 2024 (Actual start date is weather-dependent)

How to apply:

By email: lafargejobs@gmail.com

Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to
Canada are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare granular base
• Check formwork, granular base, and steel reinforcement materials and direct placement of
  concrete into forms or onto surfaces according to grade
• Fill hollows and remove spots on freshly poured cement
• Operate power vibrators to compact concrete
• Level top surface concrete according to grade and depth specification
• Impart desired finish to concrete surfaces using hand and power tools
• Apply hardening and sealing components to cure surfaces
• Apply steel reinforcements as necessary
• Waterproof, damp-proof and restore surfaces
• Repair, resurface and replace worn or damaged sections of concrete structures
• Finish surfaces of castings using screed or trowel
• Monitor safety conditions

Qualifications:

Language: English

Education: No education is required

Experience: 3 years of related experience

Security: Clearance on a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test is required, Medical fitness test required

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Physically demanding, Handling heavy loads, Bending,crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment: Outdoors

Personal Suitability: Team Player, Judgement

Types of Materials: Hardeners and epoxies, Reinforcing membrane and protective covering, Colours and sealers

Work Setting: Roads and bridges, Sidewalks and curbs

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, will be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.