Qualifications

Education: Completion of secondary school is required. 

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience is required. If the candidate does not have at least 2 year of experience, then a post-secondary education certificate is required.

Work under different weather conditions.

Driver’s license type 5 is required.

Work conditions and physical capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Handling heavy loads, Overtime required, Physically demanding, Tight deadlines, Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Repetitive tasks, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Standing for extended periods.

Personal Suitability: Accurate, Efficient interpersonal skills, Judgement, Reliability, Team player, Initiative, Organized.

Work site environment: Noisy, Dusty, Outdoors.

Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Language: English is required.

Description/Duties

Business Address: 300-4180 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby, BC V5C 6A7

Work Location: Same as above and various worksites across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland area.

Type of Employment: Full Time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Identify areas of weakness and fixing problems in damaged structures
• Ensure finished structures are safe and can weather some damage
• Assist with storage, lifting, fetching supplies, load, unload and check deliveries and undertaking tasks to assisting carpenter generally
• Maintain accurate worksheets and records/documentation
• Perform work as directed by the supervisor
• Work with materials and hardware power tools
• Transport materials to different worksites

Salary: $30.00 per hour, 42.5 hours per week.

Benefits: Life insurance, vision care, medical and dental benefits. Dental insurance. Transportation between work locations provided by employer.

Important information: The regular schedule will be from Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. However, flexibility on schedule is required. Work on weekends and overtime may be required depending on the business’ needs.

 Apply by e-mail to: [email protected]