Carpenter

Chandos Construction; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering employee-owned company where your skills as a carpenter will shape communities. This role involves constructing and maintaining buildings, utilizing your expertise in construction practices and safety. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values inclusion and innovation, contributing to projects that have a lasting social impact. With competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits program, you will be supported in your professional growth and well-being. If you're passionate about building a better world and want to make a meaningful difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee ownership

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision care

Employee assistance program

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance

Annual salary reviews

Leadership conferences

Increased mental health benefits

Qualifications

• Proficient in construction and remodeling trades, tools, and safety practices.
• Must have mathematical skills for materials estimates and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain buildings with a focus on safety and quality control.
• Perform tasks such as hanging doors, setting windows, and layout for stairs.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Blueprint reading

Construction techniques

Safety procedures

Education

Journeyman carpenter’s certificate

Red seal certification

Valid EWP and fall protection tickets

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Peri formwork

Job description

** unsolicited third party resumes sent to any Chandos employees will be disqualified from the recruitment process**

Wage: $26-$41.00 per hour (based on experience and education)

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos, because we believe everyone should be treated equal. We talk about being an entrepreneurial-minded organization and you can be sure we mean it!
• Competitive wages
• Well-rounded employer paid benefits program including health, dental, vision care and employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to aid and prepare employees for long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for employees who wish to pursue job-performance enhancing education
• Recognition and annual salary reviews program
• Leadership conferences that allow employees to connect and collaborate
• Increased mental health benefits coverage
• Health spending account (following one year of employment)

Job Description

The carpenter 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.

The carpenter must be proficient at the following tasks: hanging doors, drilling and setting door hardware, setting windows, layout for stairs and common rafters, formwork, and reading blueprints. The carpenter must also possess the mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do materials estimates.

Qualifications

• Current journeyman carpenter’s certificate and Red seal is an asset
• Valid EWP and fall protection tickets are a plus
• Experience with Peri formwork is an asset
• WorkSafeBC required
• Knowledge of safe operation of basic hand and power tools. Able to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, and safe lifting and handling procedures, first aid and CPR.

Additional Information

At Chandos, we're not just constructing buildings; we're crafting communities. If you're driven by the values of inclusion, collaboration, and innovation, you belong with us!

As a 100% employee-owned company and the first and largest B Corp certified commercial builder in North America, we're dedicated to putting our values into action every day.

Join us in championing innovative construction methods that prioritize efficiency, cost savings, social impact, and a positive working environment. Together, we're not just building structures—we're creating spaces where people can live, work, learn, serve, and play, fostering vibrant communities every step of the way.

If you're ready to be part of something meaningful and make a real difference, let's build the future together. Reach out to us today and let your passion for building a better world shine with Chandos!