Carpenter

MacKenzie Builder Services Ltd.; Eglington; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

MacKenzie Builder Services Ltd. on Prince Edward Island seeks a skilled carpenter to join our team for constructing, renovating, and maintaining wooden structures. Read blueprints, manage layouts, and ensure work aligns with building codes and safety standards.

The role includes supervising apprentices, assisting with cost estimates, and collaborating with clients. Secondary schooling and a 2-year apprenticeship or equivalent experience are expected; Red Seal is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school.
• Completion of a 2-year apprenticeship program or equivalent work experience in carpentry with some courses.
• Red seal certification is an asset.
• 2–5 years of carpentry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures.
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers.
• May prepare cost estimates for clients.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Carpentry

Project planning

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Safety awareness

Budget awareness

Customer service

Education

Secondary education

Apprenticeship / trade cert

Red Seal certification

Tools

Measuring tools

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Job Purpose
Provides a variety of construction services which may be to construct, erect, install, maintain and repair structures and components of structures made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials.

Accountabilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate 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 trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware.
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments.
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers.
• May prepare cost estimates for clients.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications Education:

• Completion of secondary school.
• Completion of a 2-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Red seal certification is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years working as a carpenter is an asset but we are also willing to train someone with basic construction knowledge.

Skills:

• Working with materials to construct, renovate and maintain structures.
• Determining phases and steps, defining activities and tasks and establishing schedules to complete objectives on time and within budget.
• Producing work based on aesthetic or functional design concepts.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of providing service to clients to maintain and build organizational success.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, tools and equipment involved in the construction and repair of buildings or other structures such as highways, roads, mines or products.
• Knowledge of public safety and security operations and systems, of policy, regulations and procedures for the protection of people, data and property.
• Ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
• Effective problem solving and decision-making abilities; uses tact and discretion in dealing with others while maintaining confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities within deadlines.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• Must be self-motivated and directed.Must be able to formulate procedures and monitor outcomes.

Other:

• Must be willing to travel and have own vehicle.
• Basic carpentry tools and steel-toed boots required.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. *Salary will be dependent on work experience.

Tagged as: 72310

Essential Skills:

• Numeracy
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Reading

Soft Skills:

• Adaptability
• Critical Thinking
• Dependability
• Effective Communication

Hard Skills:

• Blueprints
• Carpentry
• Commercial Construction

Digital Skills:

• Email

Languages:

• English