General-Labours for hire in Sydney, NS

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  • Most popular skills

    Heavy Lifting7%
    Construction Experience6%
    Organizational Skills5%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED56%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Bachelor's degree16%
  • Years of experience

    Less than a year12%
    1-2 years16%
    3-5 years20%
  • Current company

    Clearwater Seafoods Ltd
    Bertram Construction
    Clean Harbors
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year22%
    1-2 years26%
    2-5 years35%

Browse Indeed's database of 323 profiles for General-Labours in Sydney, NS

Last updated: Aug. 23, 2026

General Labour: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Sydney, NS: $43,835 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $37,785$50,853 yearly

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  • General Labourer

    Sydney, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationAED CertificationSecurityWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsOil & GasFirst Aid Certification+5 more

    Skills

    MowingUnloadingLoad & UnloadCaregivingCleaningPallet Dolly
  • General Labourer (Local 92)

    North Sydney, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    TDG CertificationWHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsHazard Identification and Risk AssessmentBlueprint ReadingComputer Skills+18 more

    Skills

    Oil & GasConstruction ExperienceHazard MitigationTDG CertificationClass 5 LicenceDriving Licence
  • Traffic Control Person

    North Sydney, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    SOAPJanitorial ExperienceCleaning and Debris RemovalCustodial ExperienceGrounds Maintenance and Landscaping ExperienceDriving Licence+10 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsSanitationCleaningConstruction ExperienceForklift
  • Labourer/grinder

    North Sydney, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsFirst Aid CertificationLOTOCPRCPR Certification+3 more

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingMechanic ExperienceHeavy Equipment OperationMechanical KnowledgeHand ToolsEnergy Control Procedures
  • Labourer

    New Waterford, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsConfined Space CertificationH2S AliveFire Watch

    Skills

    Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer CommunicationCustomer ServiceClient CommunicationClient Interaction
  • Labour/Operator

    Groves Point, Nova Scotia

    Licenses & certifications

    WHMIS CertificationWorkplace Hazardous Materials Information SystemsDriving LicenceConfined Space Certification

    Skills

    MillwrightIndustrial MaintenanceConcrete FormingMasonryLoader OperationConstruction Experience

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What skills do general-labours tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a general labour include: heavy lifting, construction experience and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a general labour?

Common licenses or certifications for general-labours include: Driving Licence, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems and WHMIS Certification.

What are some job titles related to general-labours?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to general-labours include: general labourer, general maintenance and rigger.

What level of education is common for a general labour?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a general labour in Sydney, NS, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a general labour?

Most general-labours have 7 years of professional experience.

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