Asphalt Raker / Paver Crew Jobs in Canada

Role overview

Asphalt rakers (often called “rake men”) and paver crew members support the paving operation by shaping hot mix asphalt, keeping the mat uniform, assisting with edges/joints, and helping the crew maintain safe, efficient workflow around moving equipment. This page describes realistic expectations for Canada-based paving crews and what employers typically screen for.

Core duties (what you actually do)

• Rake, lute, and level asphalt to the required thickness and finish.
• Support paver operations: edges, joints, tight spots, hand work around obstacles.
• Work with the foreman and operator to keep the paving line continuous and clean.
• Assist with site setup, traffic control coordination (as assigned), and cleanup at end of shift.
• Help protect fresh asphalt (tack coat zones, segregation prevention, smooth transitions).

Tools & methods you should recognize

• Asphalt rake / lute, shovel, broom, hand tamper, stringline basics.
• Working around pavers, rollers, skid steers, and dump trucks (spotting awareness).
• Basic compaction awareness: protecting the mat, communicating with roller operator.
• Heat management: hydration rhythm, PPE, and safe distance from hot mix.

Detailed requirements (screening criteria)

• English: A2+ preferred for safety briefings and signals; higher is a plus.
• Experience: 6+ months paving/construction experience is strongly preferred (site-ready candidates move faster).
• Physical capacity: ability to lift, rake, and walk/stand for long shifts in heat, dust, and variable weather.
• Safety mindset: strict compliance with PPE, hazards, and traffic/exclusion zones.
• Reliability: punctual attendance is critical (crew work is interdependent).
• Availability: readiness for early starts, occasional nights, and overtime during peak paving windows.

Short candidate portrait (who fits best)

You are the candidate employers trust on a live paving line: calm under pressure, consistent pace, aware of machines and traffic, and able to take direction without losing rhythm. You finish shifts with the same discipline you started with—hydrated, focused, and safety-first—while still delivering clean hand-work around edges and joints.

Work authorization & documents (Canada)

To be employed on payroll in Canada, candidates generally must have legal authorization to work. In most cases for foreign nationals, this means an approved work permit tied to an employer (or another valid status that authorizes work). Employers may also require standard onboarding documents and identity verification.

• Valid passport (typically 12+ months remaining is expected).
• Work permit / status that authorizes work (most foreign nationals need a work permit to work in Canada).
• Employment contract and (when applicable) proof the employer completed the required steps for an employer-specific permit (for example, LMIA or an LMIA-exempt offer number).
• Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada.

How to apply

1. Create or upload your CV: mavial.pl/en/cv.html
2. Add: paving experience, tools you used, projects, certificates, provinces you can work in, and availability.
3. Submit your application — we contact shortlisted candidates.

Pay is indicative and shown as gross (brutto). Actual gross pay depends on province, project complexity, collective agreements, overtime, shift premiums, and experience.