Journeyman Carpenter

Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance