Carpenter

IKEA Gruppe; Toronto; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness days

Extended health, dental, and vision

RRSP with IKEA matching

Annual IKEA bonus incentive plan

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Merchandise and restaurant discounts

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

IKEA Gruppe in Toronto's Etobicoke store seeks a skilled Carpenter I to join our maintenance team. You will perform carpentry, painting, and general repairs to keep the store safe, functional, and welcoming for customers.

The role is full-time, 12 months, based at the Etobicoke store with occasional travel to the downtown store. Start rate CAD 47,341; schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

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.
• Comfortable working at heights and using ladders safely.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 kg (55 lbs) regularly.
• Strong planning and prioritization skills to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and collaborative approach with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Flexibility to support various store maintenance and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, painting, and general repair work in a high-quality, efficient, safe, and cost-conscious manner.
• Prioritize work to minimize disruption to store operations and customer experience.
• Safely operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment.
• Identify, source, and order materials, tools, and resources 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 health, safety, and workplace regulations, including heights.
• Share information and best practices with coworkers and stakeholders for effective collaboration.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Maintenance

Power tools

Hand tools

Working at heights

Material handling

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

What you'll need to have

• 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 47,341 CAD