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What They Do |
Trades Helpers and Labourers:
 | Move, load, and unload materials |
| Erect and dismantle structures |
| Mix, pour, spread, and rake materials |
| Install, operate, maintain, and repair equipment/machinery |
| Oil and grease equipment |
| Assist in drilling/blasting rock |
| Tend and feed machines such as mixers/compressors |
| Direct traffic near construction sites |
| Mix fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides |
| Assist in land surveying by holding/moving stakes and rods |
| Assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring activities |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
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| Transportation and warehousing |
3.0% |
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| Other services (except public administration) |
3.0% |
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| Public administration |
2.0% |
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| Administrative and support waste management and remediation services |
2.0% |
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| People in this group work in construction companies, for trade and labour contractors, and for a wide variety of manufacturing, utility, and service companies. |
| The unionization rate (28%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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