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Skilled Labourer - Norman Wells, NT

  • Norman Wells, NT
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 14, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Temporary
Experience level
Mid-level · 4+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The successful candidate will assist with construction, maintenance, and repair activities, including piping system support and ice road operations. They are also responsible for material handling, equipment maintenance, and ensuring a safe, organized work environment.

Job details

Job Summary JVD Installations Inc. is currently seeking Skilled Labourers for our project in Norman Wells, NWT. The successful candidates will be responsible for safely executing Labourer duties in a Construction Maintenance environment. Responsibilities Assist other trades personnel with maintenance, repair, and construction activities. Support installation, assembly, maintenance, and removal of piping systems, valves, fittings, and related equipment. Perform material handling duties including loading, unloading, transporting, and staging tools, equipment, and construction materials. Assist with equipment inspections and identify potential safety, maintenance, or operational concerns. Construct, maintain, and repair ice roads and winter access routes, including snow clearing, flooding operations, ice thickness monitoring, and placement of signage and markers. Adhere to all employer & contractor regulatory safety standards, policies, and procedures. Provide general clean-up and ongoing monitoring of all assigned work areas. Clean equipment as required to ensure all equipment receives ongoing maintenance. Participate in daily toolbox meetings, hazard assessments, and safety inspections. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times. Work effectively in remote northern conditions, including extreme weather, ice road operations, and rotational work schedules. Other duties as assigned in support of maintenance, construction, and operational requirements. Job Requirements Minimum 4 years experience as a skilled labourer required. Committed to working safely and efficiently. Excellent problem-solving skills are required. Good analytical ability and manual dexterity. Successful candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract. Must be able to perform physically demanding work for a long duration of time. Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision. Must be able to complete all pre-access training as identified prior to mobilization. Must be able to successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing. Position Information Located in Norman Wells, NWT Charter Flights provided from Edmonton Additional rotation incentives! Day Shift Position 5 hours of work per day 15/13 Rotation Schedule Temporary Position

What you’ll do

The successful candidate will assist with construction, maintenance, and repair activities, including piping system support and ice road operations. They are also responsible for material handling, equipment maintenance, and ensuring a safe, organized work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years of experience as a skilled labourer and possess a valid driver's license with a clean abstract. The role requires the ability to perform physically demanding work in remote conditions and successfully complete pre-access training and drug testing.

Benefits

  • Charter flights provided
  • Rotation incentives

Listed skills

  • Material Handling · Preferred
  • Safety Compliance · Preferred
  • Problem solving · Preferred
  • Manual dexterity · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Construction maintenance
  • Piping systems
  • Material handling
  • Equipment inspection
  • Ice road construction
  • Snow clearing
  • Safety compliance
  • Hazard assessment
  • Toolbox meetings
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical ability
  • Manual dexterity
  • Equipment Inspection
  • Inventory Staging
  • Cleaning and Sanitation Protocols
  • Manual Dexterity
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Material Handling
  • Operations
  • Valves (Piping)
  • Safety Standards
  • Loading And Unloading

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Energy
  • Logistics
  • Skilled Laborer
  • Construction Helper / Worker
  • Building Construction Labourers
  • Construction Laborers