Apprentice Carpenter

Nova Capital Incorporated; Antigonish; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty bonus program

Nine paid holidays

Apprenticeship program with Red Seal/​

Annual wage reviews

Job summary

Nova Capital Incorporated in Antigonish, NS is hiring apprentice carpenters and construction labourers to join our team building new seniors residential housing. Apprentices learn basic carpentry under journeymen guidance and contribute to a hands-on construction environment.

We offer a unique apprenticeship program in a supportive environment, cover books expenses and provide significant funding based on levels completed, plus loyalty bonus and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Some previous carpentry experience is desired but not required.
• Any previous labour work experience would be helpful but is not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A vehicle to travel to the job site.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic carpentry tasks under the guidance of licensed journeymen.
• Tidy up and organize the job site, clean and manage materials.
• Safety training and on-site compliance are provided.
• Work on projects at Maples Retirement Living in Antigonish, NS.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Job description

We are seeking to hire a apprentice carpenters and construction labourers to join our team building new seniors residential housing in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. There is potential for growth in the company for the successful applicant. Apprentice Carpenters learn and perform basic carpentry tasks under the guidance of licensed journeymen. Construction Labourers tidy up the job site, clean and organize on the job. We are a small family run construction firm operating since 2007 with an involved owner and dedicated manager and we offer many benefits for our team:

• Always competitive wages and benefits with annual reviews.
• Loyalty bonus program.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Unique Apprenticeship program in a supportive environment to help you attain your Red Seal designation. We cover expenses for books and offer significant funding based on levels completed.
• Regular hours from Monday to Friday and year-round work with no layoffs.
• No working in harsh weather conditions.
• Consistent job site at Maples Retirement Living in Antigonish, NS.
• Flexible vacation time and time off for personal and family needs.
• Heated and air-conditioned lunch and break trailer on site.
• Safety is a priority and all required training is provided.

Our ideal candidates will have previous experience and be able to work with minimal supervision alongside our existing team members. We value a positive attitude and a willingness to work as part of a team to achieve our goals.

Applicant requirements:

• Some previous carpentry experience is desired but not required.
• Any previous experience with labour work would be helpful but is not required.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A vehicle to travel to the job site.