Other trades helpers and labourers (NOC 7612)

Trade helpers and labourers in this unit group perform some or all of the following duties:

• move tools, equipment and other materials to and from work areas
• help with splicing overhead and underground communications and electric power transmission cables
• help with repairing, maintaining and installing industrial machinery and equipment
• help with repairing, maintaining and installing refrigeration, heating and air conditioning equipment
• help with repairing, maintaining and installing elevators
• help with repairing and maintaining stationary electric power generating and distribution equipment
• help with mechanical, electrical and body repairs of aircraft, railway cars, automobiles, trucks, buses, heavy equipment and motorcycles
• help with repairing electrical appliances, small engines or other similar equipment
• mix fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides and load mixture into airplane for aerial spraying
• help with land surveying activities, such as holding or moving stakes and rods, clearing brush and debris from line of survey and transporting surveying tools to work area
• do other labouring and elemental tasks as needed

Key aspects of the work in this occupation:

• Work takes place indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Workers may be exposed to hazardous substances such as pesticides.
• Work takes place near or with equipment, instruments, machinery or power/hand tools that may be a source of accident or injury.
• Workers may be exposed to flying particles, noise, vibration, strong odours and dust.
• Workplaces such as elevators can be hazardous.
• Workers work on electric power equipment that may be a source of electrical shock.