carpenter

Government of Canada; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated and skilled individual for a hands-on role in carpentry. This position requires a strong foundation in reading blueprints and working with various materials, including wood and lightweight steel. The ideal candidate will thrive in a physically demanding environment, ensuring high-quality installations and renovations. With a focus on teamwork and client satisfaction, you will be part of a dynamic team that values reliability and efficiency. This role offers numerous benefits, including health care plans and opportunities for professional development, making it a fantastic opportunity for those looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Health Care Plan

Paramedical Services Coverage

Vision Care Benefits

Group Insurance Benefits

Life Insurance

Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Learning/Training Paid by Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in reading blueprints and determining work requirements.
• Ability to measure, cut, and assemble various materials.

Responsibilities

• Fit and install windows, doors, and stairs as per requirements.
• Maintain and renovate wooden structures in various settings.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Measurement and Cutting

Material Assembly

Client Focus

Teamwork

Education

First Aid Certificate

WHMIS Certificate

Fall Arrest Protection Training

Tools

Hand Tools

Steel-toed Safety Boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work setting

• Commercial

Responsibilities Tasks

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Energetic

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available
• Wellness program