Why work with us?
A family owned business that values our employees
S.W. Weeks Construction Ltd. is a leader in the construction industry with operations in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. As a family owned business, we value our employees and many have worked with us for decades. As part of the compensation package, we have developed comprehensive pension and benefit programs.
Here are some highlights of the program.
- Basic Life Insurance
- Life Insurance for Spouse/Dependent Children
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Health Care Plan
- Pension Plan
Current Opportunities
Heavy Equipment Technician - Full-time Permanent
We are looking for a highly motivated self-starting Red Seal Technician to join our growing Repair and Maintenance team based in Stellarton, Nova Scotia.
In pursuing this position with us, you are opening the door to a fulfilling career with a dynamic company that continues to grow and develop. We know that great people are the key to the success of our business!
Qualifications:
- Red Seal Certified minimum of 3 years.
- Must be safety minded and follow all company and site safety policies.
- Valid driver’s license with clean drivers abstract.
- Able to work flexible hours to keep our equipment running.
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to understand and use computer based diagnostic tooling.
- Be able to understand mobile equipment systems to effectively and efficiently determine the necessary route for repair.
- Be experienced, competent and able to troubleshoot, repair, adjust, overhaul and maintain mobile equipment.
- Be an enthusiastic team player with the ability to provide high quality service work with the best interest of the company in mind.
- Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Hitachi and Crushing experience would be an asset.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Maintenance, inspection, diagnose, repairs, and preventive maintenance of company fleet to ensure high machine availability
- Follow and practice workplace health and safety policies and regulations, ensure proper disposal of any hazardous waste
- Work to be performed on company fleet in shop and in the field
- Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation
- Other related tasks as assigned
S W Weeks Construction offers:
- Full time employment with above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Positive team environment
- A work environment dedicated to your safety
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts
Deadline for submitting an application is March 15, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Loader Operator (Crushing Division) - Full-time Seasonal
Responsibilities:
- To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or superintendent to operate a loader and other miscellaneous duties as required
- Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- General maintenance of equipment
- Building stockpiles as per regulations
- Loading trucks with aggregate
- Assisting with crusher maintenance, tear downs, and set ups
Qualifications:
- Experience in the operation of equipment
- Knowledge of equipment operation, cleaning & maintenance requirements
- Analytical & problem-solving skills considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:
- Above average competitive wages,
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan,
- Company provided training and development,
- Opportunities for growth,
- Corporate discounts.
Deadline for submission of resumes is February 28, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Quarry Foreman Troy, Inverness County Location - Full-time Seasonal
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work with our Crushing Superintendent to manage the overall operations of the quarry, such as:
- Operation of the quarry loader to load trucks or move oversize as required
- Weighing of trucks and issuing weigh tickets using our scale house software
- Regular quarry inspections to ensure safe working conditions
- All aspects of health & safety for our employees and anyone else on the quarry site
- Communication with our Maintenance staff for any maintenance and repairs of company equipment
- Monitor and communicate with the Crushing Superintendent on inventory levels and customer requirements
- Ensuring compliance with all environmental requirements (In coordination with the Crushing Superintendent)
- Monitor the requirement for pit development and communicate with the crushing Superintendent
Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience:
- 5+ years’ experience in loader operation, preferably in aggregates operations
- Valid drivers’ license
- Proven leadership abilities
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Mechanical aptitude – knowledge of operation, maintenance, and basic repairs
S. W. Weeks Construction Ltd. Offers:
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discount
Deadline for submission of resumes or applications is April 30, 2025.
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Asphalt Roller Operator
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the asphalt roller, including maintenance
- Work as part of a team under supervision of the Paving Foreman and/or Paving Superintendent
- Complete daily inspections of the paver and complete daily equipment checklist
- Other duties as required
Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience:
- Previous asphalt/grade roller operation would be considered an asset
- Successful completion of the NSRBA Asphalt Laydown Technician Program would be considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 NS drivers’ license
- Mechanical aptitude – knowledge of operation, maintenance & basic repairs of asphalt roller
- Must be willing to travel within Northeastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton
S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:
- Above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts
Deadline for submission of resumes is April 30, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Construction Labourer - Full-Time Seasonal
Responsibilities:
- To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or superintendent
- Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- General maintenance of equipment
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience in grade-work & pipe-work would be considered an asset
- Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:
- Above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts
Deadline for submission of resumes is April 30, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Skilled Labourer (Asphalt) - Full-Time Seasonal
Responsibilities:
- To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or superintendent
- Rake asphalt, properly construct asphalt joints
- Direct placement of asphalt for patching & paving operations
- Fill hollows and remove high spots to smooth freshly placed asphalt
- Set-up & operate asphalt screed to place asphalt to grade and depth specifications
- General maintenance of equipment
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Experience in formwork & grade-work would be considered an asset
- Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:
- Above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts
Deadline for submission of resumes is April 30, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Traffic Control Person (TCP) - Casual
Responsibilities:
- To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or temporary workplace signer to perform TCP duties as required
- To direct traffic safely through temporary workplace
- To ensure the safety of the workers and the motoring public
Qualifications:
- A valid NS TCP certification
- Excellent and professional verbal communication skills
- Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offer:
- Above average competitive wages
- Company provided training & development
- Opportunities for growth
Deadline for submission of resumes is April 30, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Truck Driver (Class 1 or 3) - Full-time Seasonal
Responsibilities:
- To pick up & deliver aggregates and asphalt to government and private construction sites in Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia on time
- To transport heavy equipment between construction sites may be required
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment and a clean driving abstract
- Perform all work assigned by foreman &/or supervisor
- Provide excellent customer service with a high level of professionalism
- General maintenance of equipment
Qualifications:
- Valid Class 1 or 3 NS driver’s license with air brake endorsement is required
- End dump, belly dump &/or live bottom experience preferred
- Experience transporting heaving equipment considered an asset
- Minimum of 3 years driving experience with commercial vehicles
- Clean driving abstract (to be provided)
- Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
- Excellent verbal communication and customer service skills an asset
S.W. Weeks Construction Limited offer:
- Above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training & development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts
Deadline for submission of resumes is April 30, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Heavy Equipment Operator - Full-time Seasonal
Responsibilities:
- To work as part of a team under supervision of the crew foreman &/or superintendent to operate either an excavator or a loader and other miscellaneous duties as required
- Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner
- General maintenance of equipment
Qualifications:
- Experience with pipework, groundwork, earthmoving and ditching
- Experience in the operation of equipment in a high traffic environment
- Knowledge of equipment operation, cleaning & maintenance requirements
- Analytical & problem-solving skills considered an asset
- Valid Class 5 NS driver’s license
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:
- Above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts
Deadline for submission of resumes is April 30, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Temporary Workplace Signer - Full-time Seasonal
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- To set-up, maintain and remove temporary traffic control devices as per the NSTWTC Manual or approved plans
- Supervise traffic control personnel
- Communicate and coordinate site activities with foreman
- Other duties as required
Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in traffic control (related to highway construction, preferably)
- Valid NS TWS Certification
- Valid Class 5 NS drivers’ license
- Must be willing to travel within Northern and Eastern Nova Scotia
- Experience signing on 100 series highways considered an asset
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to adapt to changing site conditions quickly
S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offer:
- Above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts
Deadline for submission of resumes is April 30, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
Scalehouse Attendant (Fulltime Seasonal) - Location Mount Thom
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Input of weight tickets into computer system for customers/truckers includes weighing of trucks on scale
- Directing customers/truckers to proper aggregate stockpiles
- Provide customer service and respond to any customer enquiries
- General housekeeping of scalehouse
Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience:
- Basic computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
S. W. Weeks Construction Limited offers:
- Above average competitive wages
- Comprehensive benefits and pension plan
- Company provided training and development
- Opportunities for growth
- Corporate discounts
Deadline for application is April 30, 2025
All interested applicants may apply by clicking here or by forwarding a resume to the email address weeksoffice@swweeks.com
No phone calls please
