USAMA FAHAD
Nairobi,Kenya
Summary
Physically fit and reliable Construction Helper seeking a construction worker position in Canada. Experienced working outdoors in hot and humid conditions performing manual tasks including digging, lifting, and site cleanup. Strong work ethic with a proven ability to follow safety instructions and work as part of a crew. Ready to assist skilled tradespeople with material handling, site preparation, and general labour duties.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manual Labourer
Family Farm & Volunteer Work
Kampala, Uganda
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Performed physically demanding outdoor tasks including soil turning, digging, and clearing land using hand tools (hoe, shovel, rake).
- Lifted and carried heavy loads (25kg+ sacks of produce) repeatedly throughout the workday.
- Maintained clean and hazard-free work areas by removing debris and organizing tools and supplies.
- Followed verbal instructions precisely to complete tasks efficiently and safely alongside other workers.
- Demonstrated reliability by working long hours in variable weather conditions without complaint.
Education
Kololo High School
Kampala, Uganda Skills
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for 8-12 hour shifts
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Basic proficiency with shovel, rake, hoe, wheelbarrow, hammer, and utility knife
- Willing to learn power tool operation
- Material handling and stocking
- Digging and backfilling
- Site cleanup and debris removal
- Assisting trades with holding, fetching, and positioning materials
- Understands importance of PPE
- Follows safe lifting practices
- Maintains clean and clear walkways
- Punctual and reliable
- Strong team player
- Takes direction well
- Positive attitude toward repetitive tasks
Certification
Willing and able to complete required safety certifications upon hire (e.g., WHMIS, Working at Heights, Worker Health and Safety Awareness).
References
Available upon request.
Availability
Immediate, Full-time, overtime, weekends, and early morning starts as required by the project.
Languages
- English, Fluent (verbal and written)
- Swahili, Conversational
- Arabic, Basic
- Luganda, Fluent
- Nubian, conversational
Construction Helper Skills
Lift and carry up to 50 lbs repeatedly; stand, bend, kneel, and crouch for 8-12 hour shifts; work outdoors in all weather conditions., Basic proficiency with shovel, rake, hoe, wheelbarrow, hammer, and utility knife. Willing to learn power tool operation., Material handling and stocking; digging and backfilling; site cleanup and debris removal; assisting trades with holding, fetching, and positioning materials., Understands importance of PPE (hard hat, steel-toed boots, safety vest, gloves); follows safe lifting practices; maintains clean and clear walkways., Punctual and reliable; strong team player; takes direction well; positive attitude toward repetitive tasks.
Timeline
Manual Labourer
Family Farm & Volunteer Work
12.2019 - 08.2020
Kololo High School