Carpenter Labourer

Caliber Projects Ltd.; Surrey; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber is seeking a Construction Carpenter Labourer to support on-site framing and finishing tasks across our Langley-area projects and surrounding Surrey sites. You’ll work hands-on with a multi-disciplinary team, follow safety policies, and contribute to precise, quality homes.

The role requires at least 1 year of on-site framing or carpentry experience, physical fitness, good communication, and the ability to use carpentry tools. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and a team-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year relevant on-site framing/carpentry experience.
• Carpentry experience is an asset.
• Organizational skills with discipline and attention to detail.
• Ability to use carpentry tools.
• Good physical condition.
• Written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Various labour tasks such as sweeping, cleaning, staining, pressure washing, hooking up heaters/dehumidifiers, etc as required.
• Understand and comply with all required safety policies as directed by Caliber’s Health & Safety Manual and Work Safe BC Health & Safety Regulations.
• Install formwork for retaining walls
• Install 4x6 landscape tie retaining walls
• Build block-outs for concrete encasement
• Build site access ladders
• Build site electrical panels
• Build trailer decks and roofs
• General clean up of site
• Build wood stairs and landings
• Frame drops for heating and insulation
• Fur-out walls for insulation & plumbing
• Build tub decks
• Frame in for tub and shower enclosures
• Install interior and exterior doors
• Assist with framing QA inspections
• Install handrails and guardrails
• Blocking and other miscellaneous back-framing
• Level and grade S.O.G including formwork, insulation and poly.
• Complete floor repairs and floor leveling prior to flooring install

Skills

Carpentry

Framing

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Communication

Tools

Hard hat

Steel toe boots

High visibility vest

Tool belt

Hammer

Chalk line

Tape measure

Claw nail puller

OLFA knife

Speed square

Carpenter pencils

Job description

Do you love construction?

Do you want to be a part of a team that is building some of the largest community projects in Langley?

Do you want to grow in your career?

The Company

Caliber is a Construction Management and General Contractor specializing in the development and construction of townhome and condominium projects. We are a purpose-driven organization taking pride in our focus to Build People, Processes, and Results! A tight-knit group of high performers who Own It, Crush It, and Love It! We are family-oriented with a strong desire for personal and professional growth and development. We work hard and have fun while doing so.

What we Offer

• A competitive compensation package including extended medical and dental. A profit share program for all our employees where everyone shares a stake in the outcome.
• Employee incentives such as referral bonuses, efficiency awards, tool allowances and Get Smart initiatives
• Culture and team building events such as our biannual trip to Whistler, annual BBQs, annual team building events, weekly Après work (Friday get togethers).
• Our Core values of Crush it, Love it and Own it are what makes Caliber great. We hire employees who embrace these values and by this we create a team of A players who want to win together.

Job Responsibilities:

The position is best suited for someone who has a good work ethic, is physically fit and has a good attention to detail. They need to be a hands-on type person with excellent character, communication skills and the ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment.

The Construction Carpenter labourer reports to the Site Superintendent and is responsible for ensuring the tasks assigned are completed with Precision and Speed.

Carpentry & Labour

Various labour tasks such as sweeping, cleaning, staining, pressure washing, hooking up heaters/dehumidifiers, etc as required.

• Understand and comply with all required safety policies as directed by Caliber’s Health & Safety Manual and Work Safe BC Health & Safety Regulations.
• Install formwork for retaining walls
• Install 4x6 landscape tie retaining walls
• Build block-outs for concrete encasement
• Build site access ladders
• Build site electrical panels
• Build trailer decks and roofs
• General clean up of site
• Build wood stairs and landings
• Frame drops for heating and insulation
• Fur-out walls for insulation & plumbing
• Build tub decks
• Frame in for tub and shower enclosures
• Install interior and exterior doors
• Assist with framing QA inspections
• Install handrails and guardrails
• Blocking and other miscellaneous back-framing

Level and grade S.O.G including formwork, insulation and poly.

Complete floor repairs and floor leveling prior to flooring install

Required Tools

• Hard hat
• Steel Toe Boots
• High Visibility Safety Vest
• Tool Belt
• Hammer
• Chalk Line
• Tape Measure
• Claw Nail Puller
• OLFA Knife
• Speed Square
• Carpenter Pencils

Personal Development

Maintain a thorough understanding of the efficiency opportunities or issues facing the construction site throughout the progression of the site.

Partake in continuing education to grow ability and knowledge in carpentry.

Interactions

Report to Superintendent on site and Project Manager as called upon.

Key internal interactions: Carpentry duties and commitment to precision in quality of homes constructed by Caliber.

Key External interactions: Sub-trade/onsite working Team

Any Site incidents requiring reporting to flow through the Superintendent

Ability, Skills & Knowledge

Minimum of 1 year relevant on-site framing/carpentry construction experience.

Carpentry experience is an asset.

Organizational skills with discipline and attention to detail.

Ability to use carpentry tools

Good physical condition

Written and verbal communication skills.