carpenter lead hand

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a rewarding role focused on construction and renovation. This position requires a skilled carpenter with a strong background in maintenance and repair. You will be responsible for preparing estimates, reading blueprints, and supervising apprentices while working in various environments, including residential and historical restoration projects. The role demands physical capability and a commitment to safety, with numerous certifications required. A forward-thinking organization offers excellent benefits including health care, dental, and training opportunities to support your professional growth.

Benefits

Dental Plan

Disability Benefits

Health Care Plan

Vision Care Benefits

Learning/Training Paid by Employer

Team Building Opportunities

Variable or Compressed Work Week

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintenance and repair, particularly in construction.
• Carpenter Trade Certification and various safety certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates of labor and material costs for construction projects.
• Read blueprints and sketches to determine work requirements.
• Supervise and instruct apprentices and other workers on-site.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Judgement

Reliability

Team Player

Client Focus

Punctuality

Education

Carpenter Trade Certification

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Carpenter Red Seal Certificate

Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Training

Tools

Hand Tools

Safety Equipment/Gear

Steel-Toed Safety Boots

Hard Hat

Safety Glasses/Goggles

Safety Vest

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

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

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Noisy
• Dusty
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations
• Renovation
• Historical restoration
• Residential

Level of expertise

• Maintenance and repair

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• 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
• Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people
• 3-4 people

Credentials

• Carpenter Trade Certification
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Carpenter Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Hand tools

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Tight deadlines
• Work with minimal supervision

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Punctuality

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week