Carpenter

firstnationsjob.com; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Nations Job in Canada seeks a skilled carpenter to read blueprints, interpret drawings and prepare layouts in conformance with building codes. You will measure, lay out, cut, shape and join wood and other materials, frame exterior walls, and work on decks, stairs, trim, and exterior cladding.

You will also supervise apprentices and other construction workers. This on-site, full-time role is based in the Kamloops area and involves hands-on finish carpentry, framing and exterior builds

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, lay out, cut, shape and join wood, engineered wood and other building materials using hand and power tools
• Frame, sheath and repair exterior walls, including removing and replacing damaged or rotted framing and sheathing
• Build, repair and replace decks, stairs, railings and other exterior wood structures
• Fit and install exterior trim, fascia, soffit, flashings and related finish carpentry
• Install exterior wall cladding systems (e.g. vinyl, fibre cement and wood siding) to manufacturer specifications and building code
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers

Job description

Main duties and responsibilities are as follows but not limited to:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, lay out, cut, shape and join wood, engineered wood and other building materials using hand and power tools
• Frame, sheath and repair exterior walls, including removing and replacing damaged or rotted framing and sheathing
• Build, repair and replace decks, stairs, railings and other exterior wood structures
• Fit and install exterior trim, fascia, soffit, flashings and related finish carpentry
• Install exterior wall cladding systems (e.g. vinyl, fibre cement and wood siding) to manufacturer specifications and building code
• Supervise apprentices and other construction workers