Your Role on the Job Site
Lesson 2 of 13 in Construction Site Basics · 25 minutes
Understand different roles and positions on a Canadian construction site, from laborer to project manager.
What you'll learn
- Understand different roles and positions on a Canadian construction site
- Know the chain of command from laborer to project manager
- Identify which trade workers do which tasks
From the lesson
On a Canadian construction site, many people work together to build a project. Each person has a specific role. Understanding these roles helps you know who to talk to and who to report to.
The laborer is the entry-level worker on site. Laborers do physical tasks like cleaning, carrying materials, and digging. An apprentice is a worker who is learning a skilled trade, such as electrical or plumbing. Apprentices work under a journeyperson, who is a fully certified tradesperson. In Canada, you must complete your apprenticeship hours and pass exams to become a journeyperson.
The foreman or supervisor manages a crew of workers. They assign daily tasks, check the quality of work, and make sure…