carpenter lead hand

Government of Canada - Western; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization is looking for an experienced carpenter in Kamloops. The role involves reading blueprints, measuring, cutting, and constructing various projects while supervising apprentices. Candidates should have significant experience and possibly a registered apprenticeship certificate. Frequent travel is required, with travel expenses covered by the employer.

Benefits

Travel expenses paid by employer

Work in various locations

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in carpentry or related field.
• Level three to five apprenticeship training in carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Measure, cut, and join materials for construction.
• Instruct and supervise apprentices and other workers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Woodworking

Supervision

Problem-solving

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Equivalent experience

Carpentry/carpenter

Construction trades

Tools

Measuring tools

Safety equipment

Construction tools

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience
• Carpentry/carpenter
• Construction trades, other

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work site environment

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

Work setting

• Construction
• Various locations

Responsibilities Tasks

• 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
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers

Credentials Apprenticeship training

• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Additional information Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding

Own tools/equipment

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