General labourer

General labourer jobs in Canada: pay, licences and hiring

Updated 31 October 2026

A general labourer in Canada is typically paid CA$19 to CA$31 an hour, according to salary data and job listings from October 2026. Listings in British Columbia advertise CA$19 to CA$25 an hour, while one Toronto salary source gives an average of CA$14.61. Post the job as a request on BlaBlaPrice to get replies from local businesses.

Licences and requirements

Most general labourer roles do not require formal education or training, though some ask for secondary school. Some labour jobs in Toronto require a Class 3 driver's licence with an air brake endorsement and a clean five-year driving record, and some are union positions. Ask which requirements apply before you advertise, so the replies match the job.

Season and working conditions

From December to February, outdoor building work in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Calgary depends on the weather, so ask whether the job is indoors or continues through winter. State the schedule and the hours per week in the posting, and say whether the contract is for a fixed period, such as 12 months.

How pay is quoted here

Labour roles are quoted per hour, while salary guides often show annual figures, so compare hourly rates with the cost of living. One source puts the average cost of living at about CA$1,999 a month, which helps set a realistic wage. Name the city, whether Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary or Ottawa, and whether the job is full-time or on contract.

What to put in your request

Describe the duties, the hourly pay, the workplace and city, the schedule, the experience you need, whether the job is full-time, part-time or contract, and whether accommodation is provided. A clear request brings replies that match the job.

Through BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words in a chat. BlaBlaPrice asks for missing details, looks through employers' and agencies' listings in Canada, and shows the businesses and pay it finds. Businesses registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you decide to share them. See how it works, or the related construction worker listings.