carpenter

Sealand Building Group; Lower Sackville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Learning/training paid by employer

Job summary

Sealand Building Group in Nova Scotia is seeking an experienced construction carpenter to join our on-site team. You will read blueprints, measure, cut, shape and assemble materials, and fit/install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware on varied job sites.

The role requires 2–3 years of related experience, ability to travel to different sites, and a valid driver’s license. PPE training and WHMIS certification are expected, with opportunities for on-the-job learning and career growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years experience required.
• On the road; frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
• Work locations may vary; travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials (wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel).
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measuring

Installation

Oral communication

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations

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

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• Working at heights training
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Large workload
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlinesWork with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth