Carpenter

The Shepherd's Guide; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conscious Builder is seeking a licensed carpenter to join our Ottawa team. You will work on high-performance residential projects, including energy retrofits, NetZero and Passive homes.

Minimum 7 years field experience or Red Seal is required. You will lead framing tasks, read plans, install doors/windows, siding, and finish carpentry, while mentoring apprentices and maintaining safety and quality on site.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of field experience or Red Seal designation.
• Licensed carpenter with strong framing and rough carpentry skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and drawings.
• Willingness to mentor apprentices and collaborate with a team.
• Proficient with building science concepts and material installation.

Responsibilities

• Demolition and site preparation.
• Framing and rough carpentry on residential projects.
• Window and door installation and exterior siding.
• Insulation, drywall, interior trim, flooring, and tile work.

Skills

Framing

Rough carpentry

Reading plans

Mentor apprentices

Building science knowledge

Education

Red Seal

Job description

We're looking for a Carpenter to join the team at The Conscious Builder! We are a private, non-union construction company based in Ottawa, specializing in high-performance residential projects. As a Carpenter you would be working on residential energy retrofits, renovations, NetZero Homes, Passive Homes and Off-grid Homes. Minimum 7 years field experience OR Red Seal required. We are specifically looking for a licensed carpenter who is well rounded but especially strong in framing and rough carpentry.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Demolition;
• Footing and ICF work;
• Framing;
• Window and door installation;
• Exterior siding of all kinds;
• Insulation work;
• Drywall work;
• Interior door and trim work;
• Flooring;
• Tile work;
• Cabinetry installation;
• Material take offs and ordering;
• Read and interpret construction plans;
• Teach apprentices when necessary;
• Submit any receipts in an organized manner to the office;
• Completion of Daily Work Logs;
• Site Safety;
• Quality control;
• Training of apprentices;
• Keeping team members and subs motivated on site;
• Working closely with the Site Supervisor;
• Working as a team with fellow employees and sub-trades;
• Such other duties commensurate with the Employee’s role as may be assigned to the Employee by the Employer from time to time.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Self sufficient
• Minimum 7yrs experience OR Red Seal
• Knowledge and experience in deconstruction, framing, window & door installation, finishing, exterior siding of all kinds, insulation, drywall, interior trim and doors, flooring, tile and cabinetry installation
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans
• Building science knowledge
• Valid drivers license and vehicle
• Have own tools
• Willing to travel as needed for projects in and around the Ottawa area
• Ability to work well with others and mentor apprentices
• Proficient with technology