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General labourers perform a variety of tasks as part of their job. It’s a physically demanding job that requires you to have experience working with many types of equipment and tools. You will operate in a support role and your daily tasks will depend on the work site priorities. If you enjoy physical labour, this is a job for you to pursue.
General labourers typically work long hours. You can work at indoor or outdoor job sites. Many jobs require you to work more than the standard 8 hour work day. Some evening and weekend work is necessary during busy times of the year. Some jobs are seasonal. You will report to a site supervisor to get your assigned daily tasks.
As you gain more experience, you will be assigned more responsibility and you can get promoted to other roles on the job site. Many labourers use this experience to figure out a specialization. They then take on an apprenticeship in a skilled trade.
General labourers in Calgary earn a salary that is consistent with workers in other cities. On average, you will make $18.50 per hour or just over $38,000 per year. Your earning potential caps out at over $21 per hour.
annual: $38,480
monthly: $2,960
weekly: $740
hourly: $18.50 per hour
lowest salary: $16.20 per hour
average salary: $18.50 per hour
highest salary: $21.10 per hour
junior salary: $16.20-$19.10 per hour
intermediate salary: $16.90-$20.30 per hour
senior salary: $18.50-$21.10 per hour
General labourers are required to perform a variety of tasks to support operations. Here is a list of the typical daily tasks:
General labourers can work for many different types of companies. It’s common to work in construction and warehousing. There are also roles in manufacturing and for industrial companies.
General labourers need to have good manual dexterity. Having experience with a variety of types of physical work is an asset. Here are the top skills that will help you be successful in this job:
To work as a general labourer, most companies require you to have a high school diploma. Experience with tools, equipment and on a construction job site is an asset.