Carpenter

True North Labour Inc.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Labour Inc. is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join their team in Metro Vancouver. The successful candidate will be responsible for constructing, repairing, and maintaining building structures while ensuring compliance with local codes. This role requires a strong work ethic, excellent communication, and the ability to operate necessary tools. Candidates must have completed an apprenticeship or possess equivalent experience, ideally with 4+ years in the field.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or 4+ years experience as a journey-level carpenter.
• Hardworking and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structural design and installation.
• Repair and install various fixtures including doors and windows.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Graduation

Apprentice Carpenter courses

Tools

Carpentry tools

Job description

Carpenters construct and repair building frameworks and structures—such as stairways, doorframes, partitions, and rafters—made from wood and other materials. They also may install kitchen cabinets, siding, and drywall.

We are looking to hire a skilled Carpenter with knowledge of various carpentry techniques. You will be responsible for layout, installation, repairing, finishing, and maintaining various structures, fixtures, and buildings. Other duties will include designing, cutting, and measuring materials according to a client’s requirements.

A successful applicant should be hardworking, reliable, and have good communication and organizational skills. You must have completed an apprenticeship in carpentry or have equivalent experience in the field.

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Assisting supervisors with structural design, planning, layout, and installation.
• Conduct repair work and installation of doors, windows, drywall, cabinets, stairs, and other fixtures as required.
• Ability to assess the quality of woodwork and materials.
• Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations.
• Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding
• Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials
• Construct building frameworks, including walls, floors, and doorframes
• Inspect and replace damaged framework or other structures and fixtures
• Instruct and direct labourers and other construction helpers

Qualifications :

• Education level : High School Graduation, Apprentice Carpenter courses
• Experience : Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or a minimum of four years’ experience as a journey-level carpenter. (preferred)