Carpenter

IKEA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision

RRSP matching

Annual bonus eligibility

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Discounts on merchandise

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IKEA Etobicoke is seeking a Carpentry I professional to perform carpentry, painting, and general repairs with a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost control. This role supports store maintenance while minimizing disruption to operations and the customer experience.

Responsibilities include operating tools, sourcing materials, and completing preventative maintenance to maintain a safe, functional environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of carpentry experience in a commercial, retail, industrial, or similar environment.
• Proven ability to perform carpentry, painting, and general maintenance work to a high standard.
• Strong knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of power tools and hand tools.
• Comfortable working at heights and using ladders safely.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg (55 lbs) on a regular basis.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to support a variety of store maintenance and operational needs as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, painting, and general repair work in a high-quality, efficient, safe, and cost-conscious manner.
• Prioritize work effectively to minimize disruption to store operations and the customer experience.
• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
• Identify, source, and order materials, tools, and other resources required for maintenance and repair projects.
• Complete preventative maintenance, repairs, and store improvement projects to support a safe and functional environment.
• Support various store operational and facility needs as assigned.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and workplace regulations, including working safely at heights.
• Share information, insights, and best practices with co-workers and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and execution.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Maintenance

Tool knowledge

Heights safety

Lifting 25 kg

Planning

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

\"You care about making a positive impact in the world. You understand greatness requires thinking differently. An inclusive and accepting work environment is important to you.\"

A job at IKEA is so much more than home furnishings. Together, we work to make a better everyday life for the many. It's the perfect fit if you want to contribute, grow, and share. Join the team and start a better life for yourself.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of carpentry experience in a commercial, retail, industrial, or similar environment.


• Proven ability to perform carpentry, painting, and general maintenance work to a high standard.


• Strong knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of power tools and hand tools.


• Comfortable working at heights and using ladders safely.


• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg (55 lbs) on a regular basis.


• Strong planning and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Effective communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and stakeholders.


• Flexibility to support a variety of store maintenance and operational needs as required.

A day in your life with us

• Perform carpentry, painting, and general repair work in a high-quality, efficient, safe, and cost-conscious manner.


• Prioritize work effectively to minimize disruption to store operations and the customer experience.


• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment required to complete assigned tasks.


• Identify, source, and order materials, tools, and other resources required for maintenance and repair projects.


• Complete preventative maintenance, repairs, and store improvement projects to support a safe and functional environment.


• Support various store operational and facility needs as assigned.


• Adhere to all health, safety, and workplace regulations, including working safely at heights.


• Share information, insights, and best practices with co-workers and relevant stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration and execution.

About this work area

Our team is the voice of IKEA. We use words, pictures and videos to tell the story about IKEA, to build our brand and inspire people with our offer. We bounce ideas back and forth, we challenge each other and we are crazy passionate about communication. Of course we’re also the ones who make sure to keep all our fellow co-workers informed, engaged and connected in a constantly changing business environment.

Why you will love us

Here at IKEA, we want to ensure that we are creating a better everyday life for the many people, including our co-workers. We also believe that a job should be so much more than a job. That’s why we focus on having an inclusive work environment where we celebrate your uniqueness, live our values, and ensure that we walk the talk when it comes to co-worker development. In addition, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to all co-workers including:

• Wellness days (in addition to your vacation days!)


• Extended health, dental, and vision coverage (for you and your family)


• RRSP with IKEA contribution matching options


• Eligibility for our annual IKEA bonus incentive plan


• Flexible spending account


• Life insurance


• Merchandise and restaurant discounts (plus free drinks and different healthy meal options in the co-worker restaurant, where available)


• Parental leave


• Bereavement leave


• Employee assistance program (that helps you support your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing)

Please note : While this position is primarily based at IKEA Etobicoke Store, occasional travel to the IKEA Toronto downtown store may be required to support business operations.

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Job Type : Full-time, Temporary ( 12 months contract)

In the IKEA world, this position is officially referred to as Carpenter I

The starting rate/ salary for this position is 47341 CAD