CARPENTER LEAD HAND

Trappeur Homes Ltd.; Area F (Columbia Lake/Windermere Lake); On-site; CAD 87,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided at remote sites

Remote location bonus

Mileage paid

Job summary

Trappeur Homes Ltd. seeks a skilled carpenter with supervisory experience to lead on-site teams across remote locations in BC and AB. You will read blueprints, prepare layouts, erect structures and coordinate trades, ensuring adherence to codes and safety standards.

Minimum 5 years of carpentry, a Red Seal or international equivalent, and a valid Class 5 license are required. The schedule is 21 days on, 10 days off, with remote site accommodations provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Some secondary school is required.
• Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience with supervisory experience.
• Driver’s license (Class 5) required.
• Red Seal Certificate or international equivalent required.
• Ability to supervise at least 4 workers.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools.
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems.
• Coordinate trades and supervise other workers on site.
• Ensure safe work operations in remote settings.

Skills

Carpentry

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Site coordination

Education

Some secondary school

Carpenter Red Seal or international equivalent

Job description

Company: Trappeur Homes Ltd.

Business Information: Trappeur Homes Ltd. builds houses in remote locations throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

Business Address: 1298 Sunridge Road, Windermere, British Columbia, V0B 2L1.

Work Location: Same as above and remote locations throughout BC and AB depending on the project’s site.

Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Job Description:

• Prepare estimates of labour and/or material costs
• Read blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine work requirements
• Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
• Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
• Fit and install windows, doors, stairs, mouldings and hardware
• Schedule and co-ordinate work on sites
• Survey building locations and levels
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Co-ordinate trades
• Fit and install siding, soffit, fascia, roofing, decking, railings and all other exterior finishes
• Fit and install cabinets, countertops and appliances
• Prep and spray finish interior woodwork
• Prep and stain exterior woodwork
• Setup and maintain remote work camp
• Ensure safe work operations in remote settings
• Drive to remote work sites delivering tools, job materials and supplies to job sites

Requirements:

• Education: Some secondary school is required.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of carpentry experience, including supervisory experience is required. If the candidate does not have at least 5 years of experience, then completion of a three to four year apprenticeship and some college or industry courses in carpentry is required.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s license is required.
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate is required or International equivalent is required.
• Ability to supervise at least 4 workers.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Handling heavy loads, large workload, physically demanding, tight deadlines, work with minimal supervision.

Personal Suitability: Accurate, Efficient interpersonal skills, Judgement, Reliability, Team player.

Language: English is required

Salary: 42 CAD hourly. 40 to 45 hours per week.

Benefits: Mileage paid. Accommodation provided at no cost (during remote locations work). Remote location work bonus provided.

Important Information: Work schedule is 21 days on and 10 days off. During the 21 days on we take a half day off in the middle of the shift. Regular schedule is from 6:30am to 6pm. Daily work hours may vary depending on the business needs.