carpenter helper

Mind Craft Contracting Inc.; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Yukon is seeking skilled workers for permanent full-time positions. Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in construction and be able to handle physically demanding tasks. Responsibilities include loading materials, erecting scaffolding, and ensuring safety at work sites. Must have a secondary school certificate and own tools. Salary ranges from $20.00 to $27.00 hourly.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in construction.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and transport construction materials.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms and scaffolding.
• Mix, pour, and spread concrete and asphalt.
• Assist in framing houses and erecting walls.
• Direct traffic at construction sites.

Skills

Handling heavy loads

Team player

Accurate

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tools

Bobcats

Reciprocating saws

Circular saws

Jackhammers

Air compressors

Drills

Job description

Posted onOctober 28, 2025 by Employer details Mind Craft Contracting Inc.

Job details

• Location Whitehorse , YT Y1A 6C4
• Salary 20.00 to 27.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 80 hours bi-weekly
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Day
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3433685

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• At heights
• Underground
• Confined spaces
• Dangerous
• Dusty
• Cold/refrigerated
• Hot

Work setting

• Urban area
• Various locations
• Rural area
• Relocation costs not covered by employer

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and transport construction materials
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, ramps, catwalks shoring and barricades
• Mix, pour and spread materials such as concrete and asphalt
• Help medical examiner in charge
• Assist in framing houses, erecting walls and building roofs
• Level earth to fine grade specifications
• Clean and pile salvaged materials
• Perform routine maintenance workRemove rubble and other debris at construction sites
• Tend or feed machines or equipment used in construction
• Direct traffic at or near construction sites

Equipment and machinery experience

• Bobcats
• Reciprocating saws
• Circular saws
• Grinding machine
• Jackhammers
• Air compressors
• Air guns
• Drills
• Trampers (Jumping Jack)
• Torches
• Chain saw
• Compactor
• Hand tools
• Industrial, commercial and institutional
• Residential

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player
• Hardworking

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-11-11

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.