Carpenter (French Creek, BC)

Chandos Construction; Parksville; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Parksville seeks a skilled carpenter to join their team. The role involves constructing and maintaining buildings, requiring proficiency in various carpentry tasks and safety protocols. As a 100% employee-owned company, they emphasize collaboration and innovation, offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. Join them in crafting communities and pioneering construction methods that make a positive impact.

Benefits

Employer-paid health benefits

RRSP matching program

Educational assistance

Recognition programs

Leadership conferences

Enhanced mental health benefits

Health spending account

Qualifications

• Proficiency in hanging doors, installing hardware, and setting windows.
• Experience with Peri formwork is a plus.
• WorkSafeBC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Constructing and maintaining buildings.
• Knowledge of construction practices, tools, and safety.
• Mathematical skills for materials estimation.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of safe operation of tools

Blueprint reading

Education

Journeyman carpenter’s certificate

Red Seal

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Company Description

• Unsolicited third-party resumes sent to any Chandos employees will be disqualified from the recruitment process.

Wage

$26-$41.00 per hour (based on experience and education)

We recognize that our differences are our greatest strengths. We uncover talent. We nurture talent. And then we give people the tools they need to use their talent to create a positive impact.

• We are 100% employee owned. Every person who works for Chandos can become an owner. There is only one class of units at Chandos because we believe everyone should be treated equally. We are an entrepreneurial-minded organization!
• Competitive wages
• Employer-paid benefits including health, dental, vision care, and an employee assistance program
• RRSP matching program to support long-term financial security
• Educational assistance for job-related training
• Recognition and annual salary review programs
• Leadership conferences for employee collaboration
• Regular engagement opportunities
• Enhanced mental health benefits coverage
• Health spending account (after one year of employment)

Job Description

The carpenter is responsible for constructing and maintaining buildings. Key knowledge includes construction and remodeling trades, practices, procedures, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control, cost control, and safety.

Proficiency in tasks such as hanging doors, installing hardware, setting windows, stair and rafter layout, formwork, and blueprint reading is required. Mathematical and analytical skills for materials estimation are also necessary.

Qualifications

• Current journeyman carpenter’s certificate; Red Seal is an asset
• Valid EWP and fall protection tickets are advantageous
• Experience with Peri formwork is a plus
• WorkSafeBC certification required
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools and equipment
• Understanding of workplace safety, safe lifting, handling procedures, first aid, and CPR

Additional Information

At Chandos, we're crafting communities, not just buildings. We value inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. As a 100% employee-owned and B Corp-certified company, we are committed to social and environmental responsibility.

Join us in pioneering construction methods that emphasize efficiency, cost savings, and social impact. Be part of creating spaces where communities thrive. If you're passionate about making a difference, reach out and build the future with Chandos!