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02-20-2016, 12:22 PM
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Looking for labour work in Calgary
Give me a shout if you know of anything.
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02-20-2016, 04:38 PM
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Construction is still pretty strong in Calgary, and this method has worked for me when I was desperate...
Make up some basic cover letters with applicable history, and contact info, then get in/on car/bike and take them out to as many active work sites as you can (there are lots). If no one is around leave a letter, and take note of contractor/info and contact them. Many times someone is on site that you can talk to. Bring hard hat/safety boots in case.
Contact contractors that you find, and repeat regularly.
Good luck
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02-20-2016, 05:32 PM
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Resi might be busy but I know the labourers Union is getting slow with commercial and industrial in the city. More guys looking than available on the job board.
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02-20-2016, 05:56 PM
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CP Rail is hiring.
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02-20-2016, 06:39 PM
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I think it was Suncor looking for a bunch of Labourers, just a week or two ago...
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02-20-2016, 10:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drhu22
Construction is still pretty strong in Calgary, and this method has worked for me when I was desperate...
Make up some basic cover letters with applicable history, and contact info, then get in/on car/bike and take them out to as many active work sites as you can (there are lots). If no one is around leave a letter, and take note of contractor/info and contact them. Many times someone is on site that you can talk to. Bring hard hat/safety boots in case.
Contact contractors that you find, and repeat regularly.
Good luck
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That's a good idea actually. There are a few places nearby that have some construction work going on. Will give it a try. Thanks.
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02-20-2016, 10:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugs29
Resi might be busy but I know the labourers Union is getting slow with commercial and industrial in the city. More guys looking than available on the job board.
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Do you know which residential companies I should try?
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02-20-2016, 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter1234
CP Rail is hiring.
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Applied there some time ago but never heard a call back.
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02-20-2016, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by J0HN_R1
I think it was Suncor looking for a bunch of Labourers, just a week or two ago...
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I'm looking for labour work in Calgary only unless we are talking about camp.
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02-20-2016, 11:32 PM
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there is work but the rates have dropped a lot in resi. Now we get to work harder and longer to make less. General labour work will be in the 15 buck an hour range these days. Try excel homes
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02-21-2016, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by GoFlames
Applied there some time ago but never heard a call back.
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Apply again. They had a hiring freeze on for awhile but now they are actively looking for engineering empolyees now (track workers). The whole hiring process HR has set up is a joke but keep trying... Go to "cpr.ca" and look under "careers", then click on view all jobs, search through jobs and if you see sometime that interests you click on that job to apply..
Hope you have some luck finding a job.
Jim...
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02-21-2016, 09:12 AM
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Give me a shout if you know of anything.
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Don't forget to say please and thank you. Manners count, especially when you're looking for an offer. 
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02-21-2016, 10:16 AM
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Cheque out Kijiji.
Bobby
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02-21-2016, 11:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by beltburner
there is work but the rates have dropped a lot in resi. Now we get to work harder and longer to make less. General labour work will be in the 15 buck an hour range these days. Try excel homes
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Will do. Thanks.
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02-21-2016, 11:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elkhunter1234
Apply again. They had a hiring freeze on for awhile but now they are actively looking for engineering empolyees now (track workers). The whole hiring process HR has set up is a joke but keep trying... Go to "cpr.ca" and look under "careers", then click on view all jobs, search through jobs and if you see sometime that interests you click on that job to apply..
Hope you have some luck finding a job.
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Alright I'll try again. Thanks.
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02-21-2016, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Sushi
Don't forget to say please and thank you. Manners count, especially when you're looking for an offer. |
Do you have an offer you would like to present? 
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02-21-2016, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Knot Rite
Cheque out Kijiji.
Bobby
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I've been checking and applying for days my friend.
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02-21-2016, 12:12 PM
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the suncor jobs are camp jobs in fort hills.
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02-21-2016, 12:15 PM
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There is always work swamping for furniture movers, check in with the major warehouses, and look for the trucks at restaurants in the early AM. They usually stop at the same places every trip. Go in and introduce yourself. They pay cash .
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02-21-2016, 02:10 PM
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Nope, I sure don't. I sincerely think you could improve your pitch though. Good luck on your search.
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02-21-2016, 02:34 PM
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02-21-2016, 03:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by drhu22
Construction is still pretty strong in Calgary, and this method has worked for me when I was desperate...
Make up some basic cover letters with applicable history, and contact info, then get in/on car/bike and take them out to as many active work sites as you can (there are lots). If no one is around leave a letter, and take note of contractor/info and contact them. Many times someone is on site that you can talk to. Bring hard hat/safety boots in case.
Contact contractors that you find, and repeat regularly.
Good luck
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Exellent suggestions. Be prepared to start on the spot. Good luck to OP.
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02-21-2016, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by waterninja
Exellent suggestions. Be prepared to start on the spot. Good luck to OP.
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Thanks brother.
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02-21-2016, 04:35 PM
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Give a concrete company like Consite, Marmot, or Pro Con a call. Those guys would be starting up right away. Doesn't hurt to walk in the office and hand in a resume. Good luck!
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