carpenter

Jacques Bouchacourt; Saint John; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking experienced builders to join their team in Saint John. Candidates should possess a trades certificate, at least 5 years of experience, and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. The role entails reading blueprints, assembling materials, and installing structures while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Applicants must demonstrate reliability, good judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Benefits

Public transportation available

Tools provided

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in construction.
• Training in working at heights required.
• Ability to handle heavy loads and work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and prepare layouts according to building codes.
• Measure, cut and assemble materials for construction projects.
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, and other structures.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Measuring

Cutting

Shaping

Assembling

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Steel-toed safety boots

Safety glasses / goggles

Job description

• Education : Other trades certificate or diploma
• Experience : 5 years or more
• At heights
• Dusty

Work setting

• Construction
• Commercial

Tasks

• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Working at heights training

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is available

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

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?