carpenter

Savic Homes Ltd.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled construction worker to join their team. This role involves preparing layouts, measuring, cutting, and assembling materials, as well as building foundations and installing fixtures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction, be physically capable of handling demanding tasks, and possess excellent communication skills. If you are a reliable team player who values safety and quality, this opportunity to work in a dynamic environment is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in construction and woodworking.
• Proficient in using measuring tools and following building codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts and build structures in compliance with building codes.
• Measure, cut, and assemble materials for construction projects.

Skills

Measuring tools proficiency

Woodworking skills

Construction knowledge

Cost estimation

Excellent communication

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Hard hat

Safety glasses/goggles

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work environment

• On site - Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
• At heights
• Noisy

Work setting

• Construction
• Residential

Responsibilities

• 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
• Estimate costs and materials

Additional information

• Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics