Skilled Trades Labourer – Build a Career With BGC Muskoka
Tree Services | Septic Systems | Excavation | Heavy Equipment | Property Solutions
Company: Brown’s General Contracting (BGC Muskoka)
Location: Bracebridge, ON – Serving Muskoka
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Year-Round
Wage: $24–$32/hour based on experience, skills, certifications and growth potential
Our mission is Building Great Communities; Building Great Character. We invest in our team with training, top-quality equipment, and opportunities to grow into skilled trades careers.
More Than a Job — A Career
Many team members start with us as general labourers, but they don’t stay “general” for long.
Within your first year, you’ll have the opportunity to discover your strengths and choose a path that fits you:
Tree Services & Arboriculture
- Train alongside expert Arborists including a Certified Utility Arborist with 15+ years of experience
- Learn professional tree removal, rigging, chainsaw operation, equipment use, and safe work practices
- Gain experience in a variety of job types including lakeside removals, township/district work and commercial settings
Excavation & Heavy Equipment
- Septic installations and site preparation
- Excavation, grading, drainage, and property development
- Experience operating excavators, loaders, dump trucks, lifts, and specialty attachments
- Learn proper equipment care, maintenance, and safe operation practices
- Opportunity to grow from ground support into equipment operation
Trucking & Professional Driving
- Learn from experienced operators and drivers
- Gain experience around commercial trucks and heavy equipment transport
- Support for employees interested in obtaining DZ/AZ licensing
- Assistance with training costs and licensing fees for approved programs
Roadside & Municipal Work
- District and township projects throughout Muskoka
- Roadside safety procedures
- Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 training and best practices
The variety keeps the work interesting — but more importantly, it helps you build valuable skills that can turn into a long-term career.
We Invest In Our Team
At BGC, we believe success should be a fair exchange.
We provide:
✓ Competitive wages
✓ Year-round Muskoka employment
✓ Comprehensive benefits package
✓ Dental coverage
✓ Prescription drug coverage
✓ Massage therapy & extended health benefits
✓ Excellent health and safety training
✓ Assistance obtaining A/R licensing
✓ Company-paid training opportunities tailored to your interests
✓ Hands-on mentorship
✓ Career advancement opportunities
✓ Access to modern, top-of-the-line trucks, equipment, and tools
We give our best to our team, and in return, we expect your best.
Our team lives by:
Integrity
Doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching.
Accountability
Taking ownership of your choices, your work, your tools, and your future.
Preparedness
Showing up ready. Planning ahead. Taking pride in being reliable.
Teamwork
Helping each other, respecting each other, and succeeding together.
Quality
Leaving every property, every job site, and every piece of equipment better than you found it.
Your work may include:
- Assisting arborist crews
- Supporting excavation and septic projects
- Landscaping and property improvement work
- Operating tools and equipment (with training)
- Preparing job sites
- Maintaining equipment and vehicles
- Working safely as part of a professional crew
Requirements:
✓ Valid driver’s licence
✓ Reliable transportation
✓ Strong work ethic
✓ Positive attitude
✓ Willingness to work outdoors year-round
✓ Ability to perform physical work
✓ Desire to learn and grow
Experience in construction, landscaping, forestry, equipment operation, or trades is an asset- but the right attitude matters more.
This Role Is For You If:
You want to learn skills that actually matter.
You take pride in doing excellent work.
You like solving problems instead of making excuses.
You want to be part of a team that pushes you to become better.
At BGC Muskoka, the projects we complete are important — but the people we build along the way matter most.
If you’re ready to build your career, we’d like to meet you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $24.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
