Journeyman Carpenter

Description

• Assist and guide others to improve their skills and complete tasks in an expedient manner.
• Plan, organize and supervise the work of any assigned personnel.
• Provide your carpentry skills to build our clients’ projects efficiently and effectively.
• Erect scaffolding and ladders per WorkSafe BC standards.
• Lift and/or carry building supplies and tools.
• Perform all work related to rough carpentry and finish carpentry.
• Perform mathematical calculations to estimate materials required and determine appropriate building measurements.
• Stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, and crawl as needed to perform work activities.
• Ensure everyone, including you, is working safely on site and adhering to Unitech’s health and safety program and Work Safe standards and inform your direct supervisor of any discrepancies or violations.
• Ensure your work is of the highest quality standards.
• Layout of foundation, building lines and anchor bolts.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings and shoot elevations and grades.
• Hanging wood doors and hollow metal doors and installing hardware, millwork trim and cabinets.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and maintain them in proper operating condition.
• Work on-call after completion of regular assigned work hours.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the proper application of wood and metal studs in framework.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of materials, tools, equipment and practices used in the carpentry trade.
• Extensive knowledge of the qualities of various woods and their adaptability and uses.
• Knowledge of WorkSafe BC Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
• Well-rounded and extensive experience in all facets of formwork, framing and finishing carpentry.
• Knowledge of Federal/Provincial building codes.
• Completion of a Journeyman Carpentry Program with related experience, although equivalencies will be considered.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices.

Benefits

• Short-term and Long-term disability and life insurance
• Company events
• Wellness programs
• Extended health, dental and vision benefits through a flexible health spending account
• 100% tuition reimbursement through our Skills and Development program
• Work outdoors year-round.
• $30 - $38 per hour, wage will be commensurate with experience

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance