McKeown Contracting

11/12/2020

We’re growing again!

Come work with Ottawa’s leaders in excavation and demolition. McKeown Contracting is looking for motivated members to join our team.

If you are looking to build a meaningful career, with opportunities for growth, and be recognized for your hard work, apply today!

Please submit your resume to [email protected]

11/12/2020

McKeown Contracting, a family owned and operated construction company, is currently hiring General Laborers. Operating in Ottawa and the surrounding areas, Mckeown Contracting specializes in heavy earthwork, site development, demolition, snow removal, environmental, and specialty projects.

This position is primarily field based working Monday to Friday from 7am-5pm with competitive wages based on experience.

This is a great position for someone looking to get into the trades with lots of room to advance in the company. McKeown Contracting is committed to supporting all of our team members in order for them to realize their full potential.

Main duties will include but are not limited to the following:

- Operate compaction equipment such as Gas Plates, Diesel Plates, Ride-on’s, etc.
- Direct traffic at or near construction sites.
- Level or remove granular material and earth to specific grades using rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc.
- Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery and tools.
- Communicate effectively with heavy equipment operators, site supervisor, and fellow team members to ensure the work gets done in a safe and efficient manner.
- Check grades using survey equipment such as laser level.
- Sort demolition debris i.e., concrete, metal, and garbage.

Requirements

- Steel toe boots conforming to CSA standards.
- Ability to lift heavy objects at least 50lbs in weight.
- Ability to work with others and take direction from the foreman on site.
- Must have own reliable transportation.
- Physically fit, a certain amount of strength, dexterity, and alertness is required.
- Work 10 plus hours a day, 5 days a week and occasional nights and weekends.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment with changing weather at ground level, below grade, and from heights.

Assets

- Knowledge of GPS survey equipment.
- Highschool diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
- Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary for construction.
- Any construction and/or safety certification.

Please apply by submitting resume to [email protected]. All applications will be accepted in confidence. Only those selected will be contacted. Mckeown Contracting encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

www.mckeowncontracting.com

11/11/2020

Lest we forget

10/21/2020

McKeown Contracting, a family owned and operated construction company, is currently hiring a Backhoe Operator. Operating in Ottawa and the surrounding areas, Mckeown Contracting specializes in heavy earthwork, site development, demolition, snow removal, environmental, and specialty projects.

This position is primarily field based working Monday to Friday from 7am-5pm with competitive wages based on experience.

McKeown Contracting is committed to supporting all of our team members in order for them to realize their full potential.

Main duties will include but are not limited to the following:

- Operate heavy equipment such as backhoe.
- Perform work such as but not limited to excavation, backfill, site grading, material handling, building demolition, and snow ploughing.
- Lubricate, clean, maintain and repair equipment as needed.
- Communicate effectively with site supervisor, and workers to ensure the work gets done in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform other activities at construction site as directed.

Requirements:

- Steel toe boots conforming to CSA standards.
- Ability to work with others and take direction from the foreman on site.
- Must have own reliable transportation.
- Must be able to put material to grade.
- Must have 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment.
- Work well under pressure.
- Work 10 plus hours a day, 5 days a week and occasional nights and weekends.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment with changing weather.

Assets:

- Highschool diploma or GED.
- Heavy equipment license.
- Health and Safety training.
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
- Good general knowledge of civil work.
- Construction certification.
- Mechanically inclined.

What McKeown Contracting Offers:

- Competitive wages.
- Fun and friendly working environment.
- Bonus programs.
- Company events.

Please apply by submitting resume to [email protected]. All applications will be accepted in confidence. Only those selected will be contacted. Mckeown Contracting encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

www.mckeowncontracting.com

10/21/2020

McKeown Contracting, a family owned and operated construction company, is currently hiring Skidsteer and Mini Excavator Operators. Operating in Ottawa and the surrounding areas, Mckeown Contracting specializes in heavy earthwork, site development, demolition, snow removal, environmental, and specialty projects.

This position is primarily field based working Monday to Friday from 7am-5pm with competitive wages based on experience.

This is a great position for someone looking to get into the trades with lots of room to advance in the company. McKeown Contracting is committed to supporting all of our team members in order for them to realize their full potential.

Main duties will include but are not limited to the following:

- Operate heavy equipment such as Skid steer and Mini-Excavator.
- Perform work such as but not limited to excavation, backfill, site grading, material handling, building demolition, and snow ploughing.
- Lubricate, clean, maintain and repair equipment as needed.
- Communicate effectively with site supervisor, and workers to ensure the work gets done in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform other activities at construction site as directed.·

Requirements:

- Steel toe boots conforming to CSA standards.
- Ability to work with others and take direction from the foreman on site.
- Must have own reliable transportation.
- Must be able to put material to grade.
- Must have 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment.
- Work well under pressure.
- Work 10 plus hours a day, 5 days a week and occasional nights and weekends.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment with changing weather.

Assets:

- Highschool diploma or GED.
- Heavy equipment license.
- Health and Safety training.
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
- Good general knowledge of civil work.
- Construction certification.
- Mechanically inclined.

What McKeown Contracting Offers:

- Competitive wages.
- Fun and friendly working environment.
- Bonus programs.
- Company events.

Please apply by submitting resume to [email protected]. All applications will be accepted in confidence. Only those selected will be contacted. Mckeown Contracting encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

www.mckeowncontracting.com

10/21/2020

McKeown Contracting, a family owned and operated construction company, is currently hiring Shovel Operators. Operating in Ottawa and the surrounding areas, Mckeown Contracting specializes in heavy earthwork, site development, demolition, snow removal, environmental, and specialty projects.

This position is primarily field based working Monday to Friday from 7am-5pm with competitive wages based on experience.

McKeown Contracting is committed to supporting all of our team members in order for them to realize their full potential.

Main duties will include but are not limited to the following:

- Operate hydraulic shovels of various sizes.
- Perform work such as but not limited to excavation, backfill, site grading, material handling, and building demolition.
- Lubricate, clean, maintain and repair equipment as needed.
- Communicate effectively with site supervisor, and workers to ensure the work gets done in a safe and efficient manner.
- Perform other activities at construction site as directed.

Requirements:

- Steel toe boots conforming to CSA standards.
- Ability to work with others and take direction from the foreman on site.
- Must have own reliable transportation.
- Must be able to put material to grade.
- Must have 3+ years experience operating heavy equipment.
- Work well under pressure.
- Work 10 plus hours a day, 5 days a week and occasional nights and weekends.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment with changing weather.

Assets:

- Highschool diploma or GED.
- Heavy equipment license.
- Health and Safety training.
- Knowledge of First Aid and CPR
- Good general knowledge of civil work.
- Construction certification.
- Mechanically inclined.

What McKeown Contracting Offers:

- Competitive wages.
- Fun and friendly working environment.
- Bonus programs.
- Company events.

Please apply by submitting resume to [email protected]. All applications will be accepted in confidence. Only those selected will be contacted. Mckeown Contracting encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

www.mckeowncontracting.com

10/12/2020

2020 has been a crazy year, but there is still so much to be thankful for. From everyone here at McKeown Contracting happy Thanksgiving.

09/21/2020

One of our team members received a custom birthday cake doing what he loves best, driving a a dump truck for McKeown Contracting. Happy belated birthday Mike Sparling!

09/15/2020

McKeown Contracting is pleased to be a part of this great project. Thank you JB Holdings for the opportunity.

The proposal from JB Holdings calls for a midrise building with 49 rental units in the Glebe.

09/02/2020

ADSC2006 was nice enough to document our demolition of the Lincoln Fields Mall on Youtube. If you've got some time to kill check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlWU9gIAt7k&t=10s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUGATFPlRI8&t=399s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jixcHPuNx-M&t=122s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWBpzpXZFO8&t=34s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0st1ZIQpncg

Partial demolition of Lincoln Fields Mall has begun. The grocery store and pharmacy remain open during the demolition of the Eastern part of the mall. Watch ...