Apprentice Carpenter

Chandos; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is seeking an Apprentice Carpenter to construct and maintain buildings. Candidates should be currently indentured in an apprenticeship program and have at least two years of experience in carpentry. The role involves laying foundations, repairing structures, and performing renovations. A valid driver’s license is required, and accommodations may be provided for out-of-town work.

Benefits

Living out allowance (LOA) for eligible out-of-town work

Employee ownership

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience as a carpenter.
• Currently working in the trade.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain buildings.
• Lay building foundations.
• Make repairs to internal and external structures.
• Perform renovations as required.

Skills

Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance

Mathematical and analytical skills

Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools

Motivation and hard work

Education

Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program Carpenter

SiteReadyBC training

Job description

Wage: $20.00-$35.00 per hour (based on experience and education)

The Apprentice is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Required knowledge includes: construction and remodeling trades practices procedures techniques tools and equipment materials specifications quality control cost control and safety.

• Lay building foundations.
• Prefabrication erection and removal of structural formwork for concrete foundations, walls, columns, beams, slabs and shafts including re-shoring.
• Make repairs to the internal and external structure.
• Cement work including: mix and pour material and pouring cement for stairs and framing for cement.
• Assemble and fasten materials to make framework or props using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins or glue.
• Construct and maintain structural woodwork, shelving, flooring, tables, chairs, etc.
• Perform renovations as required.

This role requires regular travel to Revelstoke BC. A valid driver’s license and personal vehicle is required. Chandos will provide accommodations and a living out allowance (LOA) as needed for eligible out-of-town work.

Qualifications

• Currently indentured into an Apprenticeship Program Carpenter.
• Two or more years of experience as a carpenter.
• Currently working in the trade.
• Motivated, hardworking, able to work long hours.
• Knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures.
• Mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do material and labour estimates.
• SiteReadyBC training is a prerequisite for employment. If you do not have this training it can be made available.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Information

We are Chandos

Inclusion collaboration innovation and courage.

These values speak to our desire to create places where all people belong, listening and learning from one another in a way that sparks ideas and leads to positive changes in our industry and community. They also demonstrate our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. And if they resonate with you too we should talk!

We are 100 percent employee owned and proud to be the first and largest B Corp certified national technical builder in North America, meaning we put our values at the centre of everything we do.

Continuous improvement is core to our success. Championing innovative and collaborative ways to build is just one example of that. Collaborative construction leads to more efficiency, cost savings, social value and a much better working experience for everyone.

Every day our teams are working to build places for people to live, work, learn, serve and play. But above all we’re building community. And we’re looking for like-minded people to join us. Together we can build a better world.

Chandos only accepts applications through our portal from individuals. All resumes and applications submitted by an agency or consulting firm will be disqualified from our recruitment process.