carpenter

WHITE STAR CONSTRUCTION LTD.; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in British Columbia is seeking a full-time worker in Abbotsford. The role requires a secondary school diploma and up to 2 years of experience in construction tasks such as reading blueprints and building structures. This is a physically demanding job requiring the handling of heavy loads. The position does not allow remote work and requires the individual to work in various locations.

Benefits

Relocation costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Experience working at heights.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install windows, doors, and hardware.
• Maintain, repair and renovate wooden structures.

Skills

Handling heavy loads

Blueprint reading

Assembling materials

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Posted on November 17, 2025 by a licensed third-party for Employer details WHITE STAR CONSTRUCTION LTD.

Job details

• Location: Abbotsford, BC V2T 5H7
• Salary: 36.60 hourly / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Shift: Morning, Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source: Job Bank #3446262

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Relocation costs covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Employment groups

• Supports for newcomers and refugees
• Support for youths
• Support for Indigenous people
• Supports for visible minorities

Who can apply for this job?

• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-17

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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