carpenter helper

Jeet Framing & Construction Ltd.; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local construction company is seeking workers for permanent positions in Kelowna. Responsibilities include loading materials, assisting in framing, and ensuring workplace safety. No experience is required, as training will be provided. Ideal for dependable, flexible individuals looking to join a supportive team focused on integration and training.

Qualifications

• Will train provided.
• Physically demanding work environment.
• Attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials.
• Assist in framing houses and erecting walls.
• Clean up chemical spills and contaminants.

Skills

Dependability

Flexibility

Reliability

Team player

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Job description

Work Term: Permanent

Work Language: English

Hours: 40 hours per week

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience: Will train

Work setting

• Construction site

Tasks

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Clean up chemical spills and other contaminants
• Remove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail

Weight handling

• Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and / or refugees
• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and / or refugees (for example : facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and / or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

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

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Supports for visible minorities

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example : anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities