carpenter

Garett Lahey Construction; Glace Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Glace Bay is seeking individuals with at least 5 years of experience in construction. The role involves reading blueprints, preparing layouts, and building foundations among other responsibilities. Applicants must possess their own transportation and tools, including steel-toed safety boots. This is a full-time, permanent position with no remote work options.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in construction work.
• Must be able to work at heights and in dusty conditions.
• Reliability, teamwork, and punctuality are essential.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• 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.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.

Skills

5 years or more of experience

Read blueprints

Prepare layouts

Measure, cut, shape, assemble materials

Build foundations and install structures

Fit and install windows, doors, stairs

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job details

• Location Glace Bay , NS B1A 4C3
• Salary 20.00 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 to 55 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3444338

Experience

5 years or more

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

• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Residential

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work 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 windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-11-27